DCBIA Community Improvement Day in Edgewood

The October 2nd date for the improvements coming to the Edgewood section of the Met Branch Trail by DCBIA is fast approaching. I now have even more detailed versions of the plans and I have posted them above.

The project will be taking place on October 2, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Edgewood section of the Met Branch trail will be closed during this time.

Remember this is a community project and they need volunteers! You can get involved by contributing your time or donating money by going to the website.

Upcoming WABA Cycling Events

Please see the message below from WABA about some upcoming cycling events that they have planned. I am not sure of the exact routes, but since Edgewood is bordered by a couple of states (Rhode Island Ave and Michigan Ave) they might ride around here.

Dear Friends in Cycling,

WABA has a very busy and exciting week coming up and we would love your help in promoting our upcoming events! All detailed event information is available at waba.org


Thursday, September 23- Join WABA, the Capitol Riverfront BID, and Forest City as we celebrate the full moon and the opening of the brand new Yards Park! The Yards Park is a beautiful new park along the SE Waterfront close to Nationals Stadium and is a great location for the start/finish of our bike rides and fun before hand!
The fun will begin as WABA watches as the Washington Nationals take on the Houston Astros at 4:35pm. Tickets for this game are available now through WABA's online registration! And don't forget- the Nationals offer free bike valet parking! Following the game, we will walk over to the Yards Park where there will be food trucks if you're hungry, community groups and bike shops to talk shop with and more.
Beginning at 7:30pm, riders can check-in with WABA or register on-site for one of our two rides. At 8:30pm, WABA will lead an 11-mile ride leaving the Yards Park heading west along the Potomac River taking in sights along the way including Hains Point, the Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall. There will be a turn-around point for those wishing to make their ride shorter.
Date- September 23rd, 2010

Location- The Yards Park
Time
4:35pm - Nationals vs. Astros Game
7:30pm - Ride check-in and on-site registration opens

8:30pm - 11-Mile ride departs


Saturday, September 25- The legendary 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride is back in 2010. Are you ready to try one of the hardest rides in DC? We provide the Start/Finish area and 3 pit stops fully stocked with water, food, and a bike mechanic.
The Rides
50 States
The most unique and challenging bike ride in DC! This 60+ mile ride is for cyclists experienced and comfortable with riding through the city streets with traffic. The 50 States ride covers all 50 state streets in all 8 Wards in search of the District of Columbia's statehood. Often been referred to as "brutal," "insane," and "engrossing." You have not seen the city of Washington by bike until you have done the 50 States Ride.
*Cue sheets will be available the day of the ride. Because some of the cues may change last minute due to construction projects and road closures, WABA will not provide cue sheets in advance.
13 Colonies
Not quite as challenging as the 50 States Ride, but equally as enjoyable. Ride on all the streets named for every one of the 13 original colonies. This ride is a little under 15 miles and is also for cyclists who are comfortable with riding on city streets with traffic.
*Cue sheets will be available the day of the ride
Register Now>>
Ride Information
Ride Check-In & Start:
Kalorama Park
1875 Columbia Road NW, WDC

8:00 am - Ride Check-In
8:30 am - 50 States Ride Begins
9:00 am - 13 Colonies Ride Begins Getting There:
Kalorama Park is conveniently located to the Adams Morgan/Woodley Park Metro Station on the Red Line. If you are driving, limited street parking is available.
Lunch:
Those who choose the California Tortilla burrito lunch option will receive their food at the Capitol Hill Pit stop no earlier than 11:30AM.
Post-ride Happy Hour:
To celebrate your hard pedaling, come on over to The Grill from Ipanema for a post-ride happy hour! Located right across the street from the finish area at Kalorama Park, there will be bike parking out front, a delicious brunch offered until 4pm and a full menu after that, and 1/2 price beers and $1 off drinks and appetizers for riders! Check out the brunch menu here>>


Thanks for your support of WABA and cycling in the DC area!

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Chantal Buchser
Events Manager
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
2599 Ontario Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Office: 202-518-0524 ext. 202
Mobile: 410-914-7019
Fax: 202-518-0936

Edgewood Farmer's Market?

Please see the email below about a group gathering information to host a Farmer's Market in Edgewood in the old Safeway shopping center parking lot. I think it is a great idea and it would be great if it was expanded to include the Arts Market that we had in June as a weekly event. Perhaps it could be on Saturdays, so people can go to this one or the Bloomingdale one on Sunday or both!

Please email her your answers to the questions so they have as much community input as possible.

Dear Community Member,

Premier CDC, (PCDC), is investigating the feasibility of opening a Farmer's Market at Rhode Island Ave Shopping Center in the lot where the Safeway used to be located. We would like your feedback, participation and suggestions. Can you kindly complete this short survey and return it to us as soon as possible.

1. Would you like to see a fresh produce Farmer's Market at the Rhode Island Ave Shopping Center parking lot where the former Safeway was located?

2. What types of produce fruits, and vegetables do you think your community would like to buy?

3. Would you be willing to participate on an Edgewood/Woodridge Farmer's Market Steering committee?

4. Can you recommend any young adults from your community that we can train to set up and operating the Farmer's Market?

5. Do you have any other comments or suggestions?

Name

Title

Address

Phone

Email

Fax

Premier Community Development Corporation (PCDC)
Improving Housing, Economic Development, and Quality of Life

1309 Rhode Island Ave.
NE Suite B, Washington, D.C. 20018
Phone: 202.239-0888
Fax: 202.269-0136
stephanierones@yahoo.com

ANC5C Meeting Tonight

Here is the agenda for the ANC5C meeting tonight:

Government of the District of Columbia
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C
www.ANC5C.com

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Harry Thomas Recreation Center
7:00 - 9:00 Lincoln Road at S Street, NE

AGENDA (updated)
SEPTEMBER 2010 Community Meeting


ANC5C participants are invited to bring suggestions and recommendations 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 give others a chance for expression. Following the Commissioners’ comments, members of the community will be recognized to speak. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain public order during the meeting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Commissioner Phillips, Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain order during Commission proceedings.

Part I: Administrative 7:05 pm

Call to Order .…………………………………………..…….… Commissioner Bonds, Chairman

Roll Call ...................……………………………….….……….. Commissioner Edwards, Vice Chairman

Approval of the Minutes …………………………………....... Commissioner Grant, Recording Secretary

Community Comments ………………………………………. Commissioner Farmer-Allen

Status of Action Taken ...........................................................................................

- Commission voted to support the October 2 Metro Branch Trail Cleanup Project

- Commission prepared and adopted “Guide on Restaurants and Liquor License Establishments”

Part II: New Business 7:30 pm

Red Tulip Project Grant Application /5C02 …………………………………………..... Rodderick Terry

United Youth Athletic Club Revised Proposal /5C04 ………………………………….. Arnold Hudson

October 27 ABRA Hearing on Big Bear Liquor License /5C03 …………..…………….. Mrs. Karla Lewis

Zoning Text Amendment for Horning Brothers Management/Trinity Square Mall (122 Michigan Avenue, NE and 7-11 Strip Mall (333 Hawaii Avenue, NE) …………………Commissioners Ransom and Edwards

Resolutions ……………………………………………………………..

Part IV: Executive Session 8:50 pm

Treasurer’s Report ……………………………………….Commissioner Day, Treasurer

Pay Bills …………………………………………………… Commissioners Day & Daneker, Financial Secretary


Next Meeting of ANC5C will be held on October 19, 2010

---- Meeting Adjourn ---

Reminder: All Grantees must submit financial reports every 60 days through grant

New Edgewood Business T - Nails

I tweeted a couple of weeks ago about a new business that opened up in Edgewood called T - Nails at 329 Adams Street NE. I was able to stop by yesterday and check it out. The place is not fancy, but everything is clean and new. They offer hair, nail and waxing services at very reasonable prices. I did not see the hair prices, but manicure and pedicure together was listed at $30. I did not have time to get my nails done, but did get my eyebrows waxed and she did a great job and it was only $8. They are open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Home Sales in Edgewood

Here is the weekly data on homes for sale in Edgewood. I am using Redfin because it allows you to search by neighborhood, but if you have any other ideas or ways to get listings or open houses please let me know!

This week was a good week for home sales in Edgewood with three sales:

323 Bryant Street NE sold for $375,000
106 V Street NE sold for $265,000
2824 6th Street NE sold for $160,000

Here is the link to the data in Redfin:

Edgewood DC Real Estate

Edgewood has a very diverse housing stock with a wide range of sizes and prices. Right now the most expensive places listed are the new homes being built in Chancellor's Row listed at $559,900 while the least expensive listing is a 1 bedroom condo listed at $74,900.

There is one open house listed for Edgewood at 330 Bryant Street NE this Sunday (September 19th) from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If you know of any others please add the information to the comments section.

Help launch Capital Bikeshare -- Ride to Edgewood Station near MBT

The launch of the Capital Bikshare is only one week away and you can be a part of the group that rides the bikes from the depot to the stations around the city.

Please see the details below for the Edgewood station ride.

Hello everyone –

Help launch the new Capital Bikeshare program on Monday, 9/20. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and DDOT will be leading a group from the bike warehouse near Navy Yard to the CaBi station in Edgewood, via the MBT! See details below. Hope to see you there.

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Come be the first to ride on DC and Arlington’s new Capital Bikeshare bikes! Join a group ride at the CaBi launch on Sept. 20th and help stock the stations with bikes!

Riders will bike to a CaBi station with a small group and be the first to use the station.

Riders must:
Be a Capital Bikeshare member – register at www.capitalbikeshare.com
Wear a helmet on the ride

Event Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
Event Time: 10:15 AM
Location: near Navy Yard Metro station

Ready to ride?
Contact Kelly Pack at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy by Wednesday, September 15th if you’re interested.
Email: kellyp@railstotrails.org
Phone: 202-974-5148