Chancellor's Row Affordable Home Purchase Program

We're excited to let you know that we have ten townhomes available through our Affordable Home Purchase Program at Chancellor's Row, EYA's newest DC neighborhood steps from Brookland Metro.

Just three stops from Union Station, the homes at Chancellor's Row are within easy walking distance to the countless amenities of Catholic University, Brookland Main Street, and the soon-to-come ABDO mixed-use retail town center.

If you are a DC resident and your household income is less than $82,800, then you may qualify for this affordable home ownership opportunity. New townhomes through this program are priced at $191,900 and $327,900.
Visit our sales center during these pre-qualification events, tour the community, meet the lender, and find out if this program is right for you. All interested parties must be pre-qualified as eligible in order to participate.

PRE-QUALIFICATION EVENTS:
Open Daily, 11 AM - 6 PM
April 1-10, 2011
Download the full details here.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Best regards,
Sylvia Mader and Nick Yannitello
Sales Managers
ChancellorsRow@eya.com

Casey Trees Planting on Metropolitan Branch Trail

On Thursday, April 21, join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as we volunteer with Casey Trees for a planting on Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail(MBT). As spring begins to bloom and the summer sun approaches, help us bring more green to neighborhoods along the MBT!

Where: At the corner of 3rd and R streets, NE
Closest Metro: New York Avenue (Red Line) - Street parking available

When: Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Bike commuters encouraged to attend!

REGISTER ONLINE


Questions? Contact Carol Herwig, Casey Trees Volunteer Coordinator (cherwig@caseytrees.org or 202.349.1907)

Dress for the weather; wear durable, close-toed shoes and bring your own water bottle. Tools and instruction are provided. This event will occur rain or shine unless the weather is severe.

This tree planting is supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation.

Happy trails,
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Invitation to "Do the Right Thing" on 4/1/11

Please see the note below from Silas Grant:

As a follow-up to the "March for Peace" that took place on 2/12/11, Tony Lewis, Jr. and I will be hosting a viewing of the film "Do the Right Thing".

Please join us on Friday April 1, 2011 at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave, NE) at 7pm as we view the film followed by a provocative discussion about diversity in D.C.

“Do the Right Thing” is a concept that is derived from the 1989 Spike Lee film which placed a spotlight on gentrification and diversity in a big city. The District of Columbia has achieved a high level of diversity. From diversity in the areas of age and generation to diversity in the areas of culture and ethnicity, this city has truly become a “melting pot”. While we have achieved this diversity, accepting and respecting diversity is more important.

Segments of the city’s population congregate and interact based on similarities. Religion, economic class level, education and race provide platforms for those who are alike to come together. However, those same elements cause barriers for those who are considered different in these areas. “Do the Right Thing” causes a provocative conversation around diversity to take place. The goal of this event is to have all District citizens understand that we are more alike than we are different. Also, we share resources and common space and the need for coexistence with harmony is higher than ever.

The film “Do the Right Thing” was shot over 20 years ago at a time when New York City was experiencing gentrification, diversity and the ups and downs of sensitivity around these issues as well. The District of Columbia is now facing these same issues in 2011. At some point, the “elephant in the room” has to be addressed. The viewing of “Do the Right Thing” amongst a diverse crowd along with a conversation following will begin the process of accepting and respecting diversity.

It is our hope that you will be able to attend and take part in this discussion.
Thanks!

Edgewood Murals Bike Tour

An Edgewood mural bike tour is being hosted on April 9 2011 meeting at 12noon in the alley way of 2110 5th Street NE.

Washington Nationals' "Pups in the Park"

Get Your Tickets Now for You and Your Pup for up to 3 games to the "Pups in the Park", a Washington Nationals Baseball Game Special Event.

This wonderful event allowed dogs in to the game for $5. One hundred percent of the proceeds from each dog ticket goes to benefit The Washington Humane Society.

Last year both of the Washington Nationals' "Pups in the Park" games sold out, so this season, they've scheduled three!

When:

Saturday, May 14 vs. Florida Marlins - 1:05 p.m.
Presented by Natural Balance Pet Foods
Join us May 14 and visit the Natural Balance Pet Zone with product sampling, promotional giveaway, join the pre-game Pup Parade, and see Tillman the skateboarding dog!

Saturday, July 9 vs. Colorado Rockies - 7:05 p.m.

Saturday September 24 vs. Atlanta Braves - 1:05 p.m.

COST:
$20 - Owner Tickets
$5 - Dog Tickets (100% donation)
(Tickets normally $34+)

Seat Location:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/seating_pricing.jspOutfield (Reserved Seating)

The Nationals have set aside a seating area in the Outfield Reserved sections 140-143 for "Pups in the Park" participants. A limited number of tickets will be sold.

Ticket holders will receive an email with directions for entering the park, and a waiver requiring proof of rabies and bordetella vaccinations prior to the game date. The signed waiver must be turned in order for the dog to be admitted to the park.

Get your tickets now:
www.nationals.com/pups

An important thing to take into consideration before buying tickets is how well your dog will react to crowds, cheering, and especially the fireworks that go off when the Nationals hit a home run or win the game. While enjoying a great baseball game with your best four-legged pal is a treat, comforting a traumatized pooch is not. Also, like older human fans of the Nationals, please take into consideration if you bring an older pup, can they handle a few hours in the sun?

All dogs must have an official dog ticket to enter the ballpark. To buy tickets for "Pups in the Park," go to www.nationals.com/pups

For more information or for group sales, contact Katherine Mitchell 202-640-7649 or Katherine.Mitchell@nationals.com.

Shots Fired in Edgewood Last Weekend

Early Saturday morning, March 19th, there were shots fired on Adams Street NE. Fortunately there were no injuries, but anytime a gun is fired in a neighborhood so close to many homes it is scary. This time it hit a new level as a bullet entered one of our neighbors home. Please take this as a reminder to call 911 anytime you see or hear something that you think is suspicious or could escalate into something more serious. The MPD was able to catch the shooter and recover his gun because they were nearby and I am thankful for all the officers that serve our neighborhood! Please remember to thank them and to look out for each other!

Here are some accounts from neighbors.

From a neighbor on Adams Street:

Two large groups of teenagers/young men hanging out on my street have some kind of beef, shots fired. One captured right away. One hides gun behind a trash can (recovered).

From neighbor where bullet went into her home:

There was a shooting at Adams & 3rd NE at I think about 1:30 am. The police got there within seconds and caught the suspect immediately. I am not sure about victims, but a stray bullet made its way into my apartment (I'm at the 4th St end of Adams) so the detective & officer who caught the suspect came up to take a look and take some pictures. The detective said that basically there is a group in Edgewood and a group in Eckington and they have a longstanding turf battle going on. The police have been watching this area and will be putting extra patrols on for the next couple of months in response to the shooting, but they expect things to heat up in the summer as I suppose they are wont to do. The detective said things usually occur in the later hours and to be particularly careful out at night as summer gets closer. Not that staying in helps when the bullets are coming into your home, but I take his point. He also said that these gang-involved kids just keep cycling in and out of the system and back onto the street, and I just got the sense that they are trying to do their jobs but there are a lot of factors out of their control and they feel unable to keep up.

The detective and all the officers we talked to over the course of the night were really great, and between that and the almost immediate response to the shooting, all things considered I feel very positive about the police in our precinct and what they are trying to do.

Fifth District Citizens’ Advisory Council Meeting Tonight

FIFTH DISTRICT CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COUNCIL
P.O. Box 90436
Washington, D.C. 20090

Regular Monthly Meeting
MPD 5D Headquarters
1805 Bladensburg Road, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002

Thursday, 24 March 2011
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.


TENATIVE A G E N D A


Call to Order

1. Welcome, Moment of Silence, Remarks …………………...Mr. Robert Vinson Brannum, Chairman
2. Minutes……………………..................................... Mr. Michael Henderson, Recording Secretary

Special Guest Speaker*

The Honorable Vincent C. Gray, Mayor, District of Columbia*

Additional Speakers

The Honorable Harry Thomas, Jr., Councilmember, Ward 5*

The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Councilmember At-Large &
Chairman, Council Committee on Public Safety*

Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department*

Welcome and Introductions from newly appointed 5th District Commander, Andrew Solberg

3. Correspondence……………………………………………… Ms. Carol Fleming, Corresponding Secretary
4. Treasurer’s Report …………………………….................. Ms. DeBorah Steiner, Treasurer
5. Reports…. Awards Committee Report………………….…….Mr. James D. Berry, Jr., Committee Chairman
6. Office of the U. S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia
7. Old Business –
8. New Business –
9. Announcements - From 5DCAC members, Ward 5 community organizations, and general public.

Refreshments will be servedImportant Note – Membership Dues for 2011 are due immediately.$4.00 - General membership

** Please share this notice with your neighbors and friends in the Fifth District.*Timing of appearance subject to change pending unscheduled official events.
Adjournment

For more on these and any other issues, contact Robert Vinson Brannum, Chairman, 5DCAC, at rbrannum@robertbrannum.com or (202) 256-8452.

Note:
The next meeting of 5DCAC will be Thursday, 28 April 2011. Please note 5DCAC will not meet during the months of July and August.