DC's 4th Annual Forum for Urban Gardens

Rooting DC will offer a range of workshops and hands-on learning opportunities for new and old green thumbs alike. It will:

• Build community among groups and individuals who want to improve our city through gardening and greening
  Share information and resources about gardening and greening in DC
• Provide opportunity for DC gardeners to coalesce around specific areas of interest
• Identify volunteer opportunities by creating a database of community based garden projects
• Keep gardeners connected via monthly e-newsletters that highlight volunteer opportunities, events and news from participants

Join others for the event Saturday, February 19. More information is available in this flier.

Youth Power for Peace Summit

Please join us in Ward 1  Satruday February 19th 2011, as we attempt to stop youth violence and increase the peace city wide. This event is being sponsored by NCLR, LAYC, Barrios Unidos, DPR, and other Community Organizations.

Time 10 am-4 pm
Location Mary & Lougham Center
2500 14th Street NW Washginton DC 20010
http://www.scribd.com/doc/49043343  

Parenting Workshop March 4, 2011 at 6 pm

Please join the Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative, as we host a parenting workshop at Columbia Heights Educational Campus, as we may increase community awareness in Ward 1.

Contact Person
Lucy Lemus, Parent Coordinator—(202) 939-6680
Silvia Diaz 2--- (202) 319-7599

January 28th 2011 Minutes

  

Ward 1 town hall with Vince Gray, presumed mayor-elect

As the mayoral candidate promised, he is holding town halls in each ward in the month prior to the general election.   The Ward 1 event is being held Tuesday, October 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Columbia Heights Youth Center (1480 Girard Street, NW).

The events are designed to engage residents about the issues that matter most to them.   People are encouraged to bring ideas, questions and enthusiasm for improving the community and city.   More information is available by calling 682-4729 or by going online.   Those unable to attend the fora may go online to submit questions or concerns.

Salvation Army seeks to hire social service worker

The Salvation Army, National Capital Area Command seeks to hire a Social Service Worker at its Emergency Assistance Programs office in northwest DC.   The Emergency Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance and crisis intervention to individuals and families residing in the District of Columbia.   More about the position, including how to apply for the job, are in the job posting.

Book sale to support Columbia Heights Educational Campus

Two important things to note about the Second Annual Book Sale

• The book sale is being held Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Bell Multicultural High School cafeteria.
• Donations for the sale are being accepted.   Appropriate donations include books (but no old text books, please), DVDs and CDs.   Drop off your tax-deductible donation at the main offices of Bell and Lincoln during the workday.   The campus is located at 3101 16th St NW (corner of 16th and Irving Streets, NW).   Call 202-939-7703 for delivery procedures.