Be Aware

As I've mentioned before, that lovely time of year is upon us that not only does the mercury rise, but so do some sorts of crime. All around the city summer muggings are occurring. Today an acquaintance told me that she was nearly mugged by three boys about 12-13 years old. This occurred on Capitol Hill on a lower numbered street and D. The woman noticed the three boys, but didn't pay them any mind because she didn't consider them a threat. One of the three shoved her to the ground and then punched and kicked her in the head. He then tried to grab her purse. She yelled that she would tell his mother. The boys ran off, and she gave chase. Police responded immediately, but I don't know if they picked the kids up. This happened around 9:30pm last night.

So be careful, not fearful, but careful. And if you hear someone yelling for help, open the door/look out the window with cell phone in hand (then actually call the cops). Thankfully, people did that last night. Getting kicked in the head isn't a joke.

Shooting in 1100 block of 21st Street

Here's what the alert says:

5D SHOOTING _ 2051HRS @ 1100 B/O 21ST ST NE LOF: 2 B/M"S S1 GREEN SHIRT S2 WHITE SHIRT BOTH LSW MASK AND ARMED W/A HANDGUN L/S IN THE 1100 B/O 21ST NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090419988


No further details at this point.

We Love DC: H Street

We Love DC covers the area in its Where We Live column.

H Street Mostly Blocked in 1300 Block

I just got a text that the 1300 block of H Street is mostly shut down due to an accident. There is at least one ambulance at the site.

Trinidad Neighborhood Association Meeting

Trinidad Neighborhood Association Meeting

OUR SCHOOLS

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress St NE

7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Agenda

· Discussion Topic: Our Schools, a discussion of the educational services available within the Trinidad Neighborhood.

- Guests:

§ Principal Scott Cartland, Wheatley School

§ Principal Monica D. Evans, Center City Trinidad Campus

§ Hon. Mark Jones, Ward Five Member of the State Board of Education

· Old and New Business

· Committee Reports

· ANC Announcements/Community Concerns

~ refreshments will be served ~

__________________

E-mail: trinidadneighborhood@gmail.com
http://groups.google.com/group/trinidadneighborhood

Movie Night @Joe Cole

Outdoor Movie Night in Trinidad

at

Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

8:30pm

Featuring:

Shrek the Third

Upcoming Movie Nights:
Saturday, August 8th
Thursday, August 13th
Thursday, August 20th
Saturday, August 29th

Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center
1200 Morse Street, NE
(corner of Morse & Montello)

Happy Hour @Sova

Sova now celebrates happy hour Monday - Saturday, 5:30 - 7:30pm featuring 1/2 price on all beers and wines by the glass. That's a great deal on some very nice beers and wines.

By the way, tonight is Bluegrass Thursday (every other Thursday) from 8pm-12am. No cover.

What's That Smell?

...or "Excuse me, your house stinks." A friend who lives over on Kent Pl. mentioned via email that the source of a certain localized stench had recently been identified. Apparently someone abandoned a large cache of meat that is believed to be circa July 4th. Gross, but I've got an equally foul tail to tell. This is the one I like to break out whenever someone else grumbles about that bushel of crab shells some moron abandoned on an empty lot (there is a special place in Hell for such people).

Way back in spring of 2002 I used to spend a great deal of time at a certain house located one block north of H Street and, I'll say, somewhere between 4th and 7th. Most of the houses on the western side of the street were owned and maintained by a single entity. But there was one house that was occupied by a woman and her early 20s son. That house had fallen into such disrepair that the upstairs back bathroom leaned badly, and other neighbors would frequently joke that the woman would one day find herself taking a bath in her backyard. We were cordial, but that was about it.

So no one was really sure what to do when a large stewpot filled with a thick white substance appeared on her back porch. At first it wasn't noticeable, but then the flies showed up...lots of them. As time passed and the heat increased the stench became unbearable. You couldn't even go into the backyard any more. We'd look at the stuff through the back door and watch as the heat dried it up a bit, only to have the next rain rehydrate the substance. Each time the flies returned with a renewed vigor. We couldn't stand it. I'm not sure how long it took, but I think it was around a month. One of us finally had to speak with the woman. Apparently, she had made chittlins and decided that her back porch would be an acceptable place to store the waste product. The stewpot disappeared, but I don't think the mental image of it is going anywhere.

DJ Nights @the Argonaut

Just a quick reminder that the Argonaut recently introduced dj nights upstairs on Fridays and Saturdays (9:30pm-1am). Here's what you can catch this weekend:

Friday night DJ Laurent Minassian spins deep, soulful, underground house music.
Saturday night DJ Ghost mixes up pop, hip hop, RnB, reggae, oldies but goodies, and reggaeton.

Metro's doing maintenance on every track this weekend, so you might as well stick with places you can walk to and from.

Last Chance for Dark Play or Stories for Boys

Forum Theatre's latest production, Dark Play or Stories for Boys, has garnered some rave reviews. But if you haven't caught it yet, you'll have to hurry. Follow the link for a performance schedule. Tickets are $20, or $18 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased online. All performances are at the H Street Playhouse.

Here's how Forum's website describes the story:

Carlos Murillo's hit play explores the seductive power and nasty consequences of reinventing yourself online. Teenage loner Nick creates a dream girl to lure the idealistic and gullible Adam. But the game spirals out of control into a dark world of sex, lies, and violence in this provocative and sensual black comedy.

Washington Post

DC Theatre Scene

Washington Times

Dumpling/Ramen Bar is a Go

You've read the speculation on my part, but it is now confirmed. The second floor above the Pug will become a dumpling/ramen bar. I'm pretty excited. I love both dumplings, and ramen, but around here the options have mostly been Sticky Rice, or carry out. I love Sticky, but I also desire some diversity in my dumplings. So, like I said, I'm happy to hear of this development. Eric, formerly of Sticky Rice, is involved. Apparently the concept has caught on in NYC, and is now coming here.

BYT: The Pie Man Cometh

Dangerously Delicious Pies is taking over the white building.

Brightest Young Things reports that Baltimore's Dangerously Delicious Pies will open a location at 1339 H Street (Jumbo's old spot). Brightest Young Things reports that the H Street location will offer the same menu that is already available at the Federal Hill location. In 2008 Dangerously Delicious Pies was named Baltimore's Best Pie by the Baltimore City Paper. Sweet! For those who lack a sweet tooth, Dangerously Delicious also does savory pies.

Taylored Design

That isn't an accidental mispelling. Dwell and Apartment Therapy have recently both written about the design elements of local deli Taylor Gourmet (1116 H Street NE) and the living spaces located above.

Academy 2002 @Conner

Announcement:

Jin Young Kang - 2009, CRM Stripes , oil on panel, 20 x 17 inches.

Academy 2009

9th annual MFA/BFA survey

Conner Contemporary Art
1358-60 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
v: 202-588-8750
info@connercontemporary.com
www.connercontemporary.com

ACADEMY 2009 : August 1 – September 4, 2009

Conner Contemporary Art is very pleased to announce ACADEMY 2009. Exhibition founder, Jamie Smith, Ph. D., is the curator of our 9th annual invitational survey of outstanding work by recent fine art graduates of regional college art programs.

Participating artists: Celina Amaya, Danny Baskin, Alan Callander, Charles Clary, Margot Ellis, Kyle Ford, Jeremy Flick, Corey Grimsley, Steve Ioli, Casey Reed Johnson, Jin Young Kang, Patrick McDonough, Aziza Murray, Igor Pasternak, Ding Ren, Alex Roulette, Andrew Schrock, Ryan Schroeder and Rafael Soldi.
Represented institutions: American University, Catholic University of America, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Maryland Institute College of Art, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Maryland.

Nearly 150 grads have participated since ACADEMY's 2001 debut. Some have achieved international recognition, exhibiting at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC; the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York; Nassauischen Kunstverein, Wiesbaden, Germany and The British Museum, London, England.

We are thrilled to announce these initiatives in conjunction with the Academy exhibition:

> PULSE Presents

PULSE Contemporary Art Fair will award one of this year's Academy exhibiting artists an exhibition space at PULSE Miami 2009. Jurors Helen Allen, Executive Director of PULSE and Ed Winkleman, Director of Winkleman Gallery, NYC and Gloria Nauden, Executive Director of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will announce the winner at 7pm the night of the opening.

PULSE is committed to creativity and innovation which furthers the influence of contemporary art in all corners of society. PULSE Presents, a collaboration between PULSE Contemporary Art Fair and organizations, institutions, artists and individuals dedicated to the visual arts and contemporary culture, stages exhibitions and symposia in various cities around the world. These events bring the public together with leaders in the culture sector to explore themes relating to contemporary art and society.

> No Artist Left Behind / Washington Project for the Arts

Washington Project for the Arts will co-host a workshop as part of its No Artist Left Behind series: The Top 10 Things Every Artist Should Know with Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber, authors of ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career (2009). The authors will discuss career management, business and legal issues for artists. Book signing immediately to follow. The NALB Series is a professional development initiative created by WPA to provide resources and workshops to DC area visual artists.

An opening night reception will be held Saturday, August 1: 6-8pm. Artists in attendance.
The WPA / workshop will be held same day, 4 – 6pm.

Additional information may be found at: http://www.connercontemporary.com/. For further information or images, please contact the gallery @ 202-588-8750 or info@connercontemporary.com.
Conner Contemporary Art is located at 1358 Florida Avenue, NE –Washington, DC 20002, in the H Street Corridor/ The H Street shuttle runs from 5pm to 2am daily. Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11-5pm.

BIG thanks to Drink More Water - the official hydration of Academy 2009.

Streetcar Update

Announcement:
On Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE), Advisory Neighborhood Commissions 5B, 6A and 6C will co-host a public meeting with Gabe Klein, Director of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), to receive an update on the H Street-Benning Road streetcar line. The ANCs requested this meeting to try to improve the dialog between the community and DDOT about the streetcar project. It will also be a great opportunity for us to ask Gabe questions about how DDOT plans to overcome potential obstacles to making this streetcar line a reality. The ANCs requested this meeting months ago after the H Street-Benning Road Streetcar Alliance met and decided this would be an important step forward. Meeting information is also available online: http://streetcars4dc.org/?p=55

Thank you for your support, and I hope you will be able to attend this very important meeting!

Jason Broehm

for the H Street-Benning Road Streetcar Alliance

jason_broehm@earthlink.net

Interstate Detailing

Download the Final Florida Market Study

From the Office of Planning.

RP: Age Groups and Nightlife on H Street

Is this man too old for the Pug? Probably not.

Richard of Rebuilding Place writes about differing age groups and how we need to consider them when determining neighborhood uses. It seems he too has been thinking about the recent Post article in which condo owners lament the noisy nightlife on U Street. The article reminded me of the perennial cries that "[t]here's no parking." The degree to which people sympathize, or don't sympathize with such complaints varies widely. Personally, I think H Street has probably gotten safer since more night oriented stuff opened simply because you can now often find groups of people standing outside at night. The counterpoint to that argument is that more people might be at risk of crime at night on H Street because they are now more likely to be there while intoxicated.

I had a related conversation last night when a younger co-worker (very early 20s) mentioned that she and some friends had recently gone barhopping on H Street and felt out of place because they were so young. I said I suspected that the Country Club probably currently has the youngest average crowd. Depending on the show, The Rock and Roll Hotel and the Red and the Black can also skew younger. Rose's Dream is mostly an older crowd, and I think that is generally also true of the Martini Lounge (to a much lesser degree). "How old"are the hangouts around here?

Shooting Near 18th & M Street

The exact location isn't terribly clear from the email, but here's what it said:

On July 25, 2009, at approximately 0100hrs, officers on patrol in the area of 1800 M Street, NE were responding for a fight when they heard several gunshots, located an adult male suffering from several gunshot wounds and saw several subjects fleeing from the scene on foot toward 18^th Place, NE.

The officers remained with the victim who was taken to an area hospital by an EMS Ambulance and later pronounced dead.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to handle the investigation.

If anyone has any information or witnessed anything the department requests that you call 202-727-9099, or VCB at 645-9600,

or if you want to send a text message send on to 50411

Examiner: Farmers Markets Tackle Hunger

The Examiner reports on how farmers markets, including the one on H Street, are helping low income shoppers stretch their food dollars. The market on H Street participates in a double dollars program that helps ensure shoppers spending SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) coupons walk away with extra fruit and veggies.

Farmers Market Tomorrow

9am-12pm 6oo block of H Street

What: fruits, veggies, breads, cookies, cheese, meats, and much more.

Inspire Pizzeria Comes to H Street

Walking by the former home of Platinum Catering I noticed several posters in the window proclaiming the imminent arrival of Inspire Pizzeria. Apparently this is a program that offers job training to youth interested in the food service industry.

GGW: Starburst Intersection

Great Greater Washington considers the Starburst.

Happy 3rd Bikram Yoga Capitol Hill

H Street's yoga studio celebrates three years of operation. Stop by for the festivities:

Please join us to celebrate Bikram Yoga Capitol Hill studio 3rd birthday !!!

Dear Bikram Capitol Hill yogis, friends, students, teachers, soul-mates, partners, supporters,

WHY PARTY?

It has been an amazing journey for all of us connected through this great studio. Thank you for your continuous support and sharing your lives with us. We are very proud to announce and celebrate the 3rd Bikram Yoga Capitol Hill anniversary.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Please come and join us for the fun party on the 25th of July, Saturday from 7pm at the hottest location

in DC, Capitol Hill (410 H Street, NE).

Really looking forward seeing you all
Namaste
Bikram Yoga Capitol Hill team

Would You Like to Take a Survey?

Here's one about the X2.

DPW: Free Mural

Via the listserv:

Good morning residents,

The DC Department of Public Works and Councilmember Jim Graham have launched the second year of the MuralsDC program, created to replace illegal graffiti with artistic works, to help revitalize communities and teach young people the art of aerosol painting. This initiative positively engages DC youth and has been successful in deterring future acts of graffiti vandalism on the property.

District citizens may have their residential (or commercial property) considered as a potential mural site if they are privately owned and highly visible from the street. Residents also must be willing to sign an agreement form authorizing use of this space for the mural (which will be approximately 10 x 20 feet).

For more information, please contact Nancee Lyons at (202) 671-2637 or send an email to receive an application and release form.

Thank you!

Movie Night @Joe Cole

OUTDOOR MOVIE

at

Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

8:30pm

Come out to relax on the grass and socialize with your neighbors

This weekend's feature will be:

Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa

Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center

1200 Morse Street, NE

Langston Mini-Golf Event

This weekend the Country Club isn't the only place you can play putt-putt.

The Argonaut Introduces DJ Nights

Check out the Argonaut's new website (see the calendar) for more info on the upstairs DJ night.

Free Music Tonight @Sova

WP: Groups Circulates Joyner Petitions

I somehow missed this recent (and bizarre) story about how a pan-African nationalist group called the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement is circulating petitions in Trinidad calling the police shooting of Trey Joyner a "murder."

Currently an FBI investigation of the shooting is underway, but no conclusions have yet been reached.

Langston Bar & Grille Has a New Blog

Check it out here.

Free Sparkling Wine Tasting @Napa Tonight

Free Sparkling wine tasting at NAPA 1015 this Wednesday, July 15th from 5- 7 PM.

A Note from the Country Club

Starting August 1st, the dining room and golf course at H Street Country Club will be available for birthday parties and family gatherings. Anyone interested, should contact us to for reservations: events@thehstreetcountryclub.com.

Since the family events will happen from 11 am to 3 pm, making the reservation, at least at first, will ensure everyone gets a table.

Our family night (every Tuesday) has had a great reception so we are excited to have kids and parents enjoying the golf course on the weekend too.

Thank you and I hope to see you around here soon.

Ricardo

Power Outage On/Near H Street

Power Outage Affecting H Street NE

Pepco is reporting a major power outage affecting the H Street NE corridor, along with other spots in Northeast D.C. Roughly 1,400 customers are currently affected.PEPCO estimates that power will be restored at 5 p.m.

Soccer Tonight

Announcement:

Hello everyone,

I hope you're all enjoying the awesome weather summer has brought us. Today promises to be a bit of a scorcher so be sure to bring plenty of water.

Below is information on the two locations for weekly pickup games. If you go to one location and find people aren't out there try the other location.

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm (weather permitting)

Kingsman Field

located on D Street NE between 13th Street and Tennessee

Field at 19th and Constitution NE

Note that there are two fields on either side of Constitution Ave so check both

Cheers!

Omar

HSCC Goes All Ages Daytime This Sat/Sun

The H Street Country Club will be open to families this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Stop by for a quick round with the kids on the colorful DC themed course. 1335 H Street.

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UPDATE
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So sorry guys but a snafu is preventing them from doing the early opening thing this weekend. As you can see from the post above, they will be doing it starting August first. For now you'll have to take the kids to Wally World instead!

Meeting: Kelly's Liquor

Meeting Place: 415 H St NE - Site of Kelly's Liquors
Date : Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 7:00pm
light refreshments

Organized by ANC Tony Richardson

FYI: this building is currently vacant. It is next door to Sidamo. The meeting is about a possible voluntary agreement for the liquor license.

X2 Meetings

WMATA and DDOT are hosting two public meetings about ways to improve service on the X1, X2, and X3 lines.

WP: Checkpoints Unconstitutional

The Post reports on a court ruling that last year's police checkpoints violated the 4th Amendment. Full Text of Ruling Against Trinidad Neighborhood Police Checkpoints (pdf)

Rags 2 Riches

I hadn't previously seen the website, but here's a link (also now in the sidebar) for a newish vintage clothing store at 1404 H Street. Rags 2 Riches. They also sell some new (vintage style) items.

Farmers Market Tomorrow

Don't miss the producers only market located in the 600 block of H Street. you can get fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and much more directly from the farmers who grow, or produce, them.
9am-12pm every Saturday.

Thursday Bluegrass & Square Dancing @SOVA

Announcement-

Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones,
Hill Staffers, Bicycle Coop Organizers,
Residents of SE DC, Lawyers, Geographers,
Heeldraggers, and all you other Lovers of Good Music,

Bring your high-stepping shoes to SOVA this Thursday for BLUEGRASS and SQUARE DANCING. As soon as we get enough folks in the bar, we'll turn loose a team of hard-working callers who will do their best to get you swingin' high and swingin' low, turning loose and on you go:

Now your right, now your own,
Meet your partner and promenade home.

Everybody circle eight 'til you all get straight,
Knock down Sal and pick up Kate...

The Extension Agents
July 9, 2009
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
SOVA (1359 H Street, NE DC)
www.sovadc.com

As always, bring instruments to join the fun.

NAPA 1015

Restaurant Lounge

Appetizers

Corn Chowder Soup … $6

French Onion Soup .. . $6

Spicy Asian Meatballs… $7

Slow Roasted Pork Spring Roll with Asian sauce ..$6

Mussels Steamed in a Spicy Garlic and White Wine Broth. . .$8

Pan Fried Curried Crab Wontons and Cilantro Dipping Sauce. . .$8

Spicy Asian Meatballs with brown sauce..$7

Arugula Salad with Ruby Red Grapefruit and Bosc Pears with Lemon Vinaigrette . . . $7

Fresh Baby Green Salad with Hearts of Palm and Mango with Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette…$8

Roasted Beets with Fried Capers, Pickled Red Onion and Goat Cheese Mousse…$7

Iceberg Salad with Olive oil Poached Tomatoes, Apple wood Bacon and Blue Cheese. . .$6

Entrées

Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Roasted Cauliflower and Mire - poix Vegetables…$18

Grilled New York Strip with Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Natural Jus…$22

Apple wood Bacon wrapped Tilapia with Cheddar Grits and Braised Greens $16

Grilled Pork Tenderloin , buttery Linguini with Fresh English Peas and Aged Parmesan. . . $18

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Root Vegetables…$16

Roasted Herb Chicken Breast with Mushroom Risotto and Green Peppercorn Sauce…$16

House Made Gnocchi with Summer Vegetables and Brown Butter Sauce…$14

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Creamy Leek and Potato Hash…$18

Grilled Filet of Beef with Natural Jus and Yukon Mashed Potatoes …$24

Crispy Eggplant Rollatini with herb Ricotta, Spinach and Garlicky Tomato Sauce.. . $15

Sides. . . $5

Mashed potatoes Cheddar grits Vegetables

Potato Hash Mushroom Risotto Roasted Cauliflower

Pre Theater Menu

(available from 5:00pm until 7:00pm)

1st

Soups: Corn … French Onion..

Pan Fried Wontons with Curried Crab filling and Cilantro Dipping Sauce..

Iceberg Salad with Olive oil Poached Tomatoes, Apple wood Bacon and Blue Cheese..

Fresh Garden Beets Roasted with Fried Capers, Pickled Red Onion and Goat Cheese Mousse…

2nd

Grilled Prime New York With Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Natural Jus…

Apple wood Bacon wrapped Tilapia with Cheddar Grits and Braised Greens..

Roasted Herb Chicken Breast with Mushroom Risotto and Green Peppercorn Sauce…

Crispy Eggplant Rollatini with herb Ricotta, Spinach and Garlicky Tomato Sauce..

3rd

Florentine with Fresh Berries and Crème Anglaise

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Strawberry Short cake

Tres Leches Cake

$30

News from the Country Club

Announcement:

1. Starting this week, H Street Country Club will start hosting family gatherings and kids birthdays from 11 am to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday. We'll have food, games, and of course, mini golf for the kids. Kids/family parties can be reserved by writing to events@thehstreetcountryclub.com

2. We have started doing weekly specials at the H Street Country Club. We have discounted food, drinks and golf six days of the week. I thought everyone in the neighborhood would like to know. Check out the specials below or online www.hstreetcountryclub.com/specials

Sunday - Happy Gilmore Hour

* $5 Classic Margaritas & Sangria from 5 to 7 pm.
* $3 Dos Equis and $4 Golf from 5 to 7 pm.

Mondays - Sauza Night

* $5 Classic Margaritas from 5 to 7 pm.
* 1/2 Quesadillas & Nachos (downstairs) from 9 to 11 pm.

Tuesdays - Family Night

* Family night - bring the kids!
* $4 Golf with dinner purchase.
* $3 Dos Equis from 5 to 7 pm

Wednesdays

* FREE Chips & Salsa from 5 to 7 pm @ the bars.
* 1/2 price select bottles of wine with dinner purchase.

Thursdays - Preppy in Plaid

* $5 Pimm's Cup & Par Bars from 5 to 7 pm.
* $4 Golf if you're wearing plaid.

Fridays

* $3 Dos Equis from 5 to 7 pm.
* 10% Atlas Theater dinner discount with ticket for that day's performance.

Soccer Tonight

Hello everyone,

Here is the information for the weekly pick-up game tonight:

Field at 19th and Constitution NE
Note that there are two fields on either side of Constitution so check both
Tuesdays (weather permitting)
6:30 pm

I have heard people are still playing at Kingsman Field on Tuesday nights when it is available so it looks like you may have another option if you can't make it to the field above. I have no idea how regular the Kingsman Field games are so I can't guarantee people will necessarily be there.

Cheers,
Omar

Yard Sale & Party on G Street

Grim and Foul Smelling Problem on 5th

I received an email earlier today from a resident of the 800 block of 5th Street. The resident informed me that a gentleman in his 60s unfortunately passed away in one of the residences. It seems that his body may have lain undiscovered for a period before it was removed on Thursday. The problem now is that the smell has not gone away and can be detected several doors away. Residents of the block have contacted the Ward 6 Councilmember (whose staff are working on the issue), as well as several DC gov agencies. Thus far they have not been able to reach the surviving family members to see about getting necessary clean-up of the scene to abate the stench.

Summer Specials @Healthy Motions

New Client Discount through the end of the summer (8/31/09):

$10 off your first Treatment

Cannot be combined with other discounts or packages

Treatment Specials:

$5 off of your first Thai Massage or Thai Foot Reflexology Treatment

Try a Thai Massage (one hour) and Foot Reflexology (half hour or one hour) combination and receive $10 off of the first Treatment.

$5 off of Seated Massage treatments of 10 minutes or more at our studio.

On-site seated massage:

We have over 7 years experience providing excellent on-site seated massage at your location. We continue to offer the most reasonable rates and the best licensed massage therapists. This service provides much needed stress relief for your staff and clients, promotes well-being in the workplace, and is a great morale booster. Our clients include CSOSA, Covenant House, Gallaudet University, National Breast Cancer Coalition, and others.

E-Newsletter:

All are welcome to sign up to receive our e-newsletter at our website, www.healthymotions.com. Each newsletter will include a photo contest to win a Free Half Hour Massage Treatment.

Healthy Motions® Massage Therapy is a family owned and operated business located in the Lower Level of 702 K Street NE, serving the DC community for over seven years and counting.



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Spirits Tasting @Napa 1015

Napa is hosting a tasting with Leopolds Brothers Spirits this Wednesday, July 8th from 5:00-7:00PM. The tasting is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

Little Miss Whiskey's Opens

It isn't clear to me whether they are open now, or will be opening Friday. It is clear, however, that work is finally complete on the bar at 1104 H Street. Little Miss Whiskey's has some ownership in common with Jimmy Valentine's so that's sure to pique interests in certain circles. This opening is also the first step in extending the so called arts and entertainment portion (the "Atlas District") west.

We Love DC: Bluegrass @Sova

The local blog reviews Bluegrass night.

PoP: Green Roofs

Prince of Petworth has some reader submitted green roof photos that are pretty cool. DC Greenworks (1341 H Street) has been helping H Street businesses get in on the green roof action.

ANC Election Chatter

I think it's a longshot, but there has been some chatter about the possibility of moving ANC elections, which currently take place at the same time as the general election, to September. Obviously, this would result in much lower voter turnout. You do cut down on the stray vote (someone randomly choosing a name in the booth), but, looking at the numbers, I'm not sure that happens much anyway. Move to the other system and in some neighborhoods a person can win just by getting a large group of friends to vote for him.