Quick Links - 2 Good, 2 Bad

» "At 108, 'It's a Beautiful Life'" - WaPo, Saturday, January 5. Believed to be the District's oldest resident, Eddye L. Williams lives in NE.

» "KDNY brings Joan of Arc to D.C.'s Dance Place" - DCist, Friday, January 11. The performances will be Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. A neighbor on the Brookland listserv reminds us:

Dance Place sets aside free tickets to each Sunday performance held at Dance Place for Brookland residents! All you have to do is call 202-269-1600 to see if tickets are still available. You must have either a 20017 or 20018 zip code to be able to receive free tickets. Each caller can reserve up to two tickets.

» A drive-by shooting near Langdon Park injures one Friday afternoon; the suspect has been taken into custody - WUSA9, Friday, January 11.

» MPD-5D officer arrested for inappropriately touching a 19-year-old woman on November 16, 2007, while on duty in the area of the 1300 block of Okie Street, NE - MPD, Friday, January 11.

Mayor Fenty Attending Brookland Civic Association Meeting - Tuesday, November 6th

What: Mayor Fenty will be the special guest at this month's Brookland Civic Association Meeting.

When: Tuesday, November 6th, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

For more information: Contact Brookland Civic Association President Mary Baird Currie at 202.635.1970.

Chairman Gray Attending Brookland Civic Association Meeting - Thursday, October 11th

What: Council Chairman Vincent Gray will be the special guest at the next Brookland Civic Association meeting. Chairman Gray will answer questions on public safety, education, infrastructure, and economic development.

***This would also be a good time to voice your concerns over the demolition of previously hidden and original Deco detailing on the shopping center at 10th and Perry. View pictures taken last week after the most recent façade was removed for renovation. Since those photos were taken, the panels have been removed and the Historic Preservation Office deemed the structure to be of no historical merit. This is what the final renovation is slated to look like - bleh in comparison to the original - and seemingly well preserved - enamel panels.***

When: Thursday, October 11th, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

For more information: Contact Mary Baird Currie, President, at 202.635.1970

Brookland Civic Association & SMD 5A-06 Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, April 10th

What: The Brookland Civic Association and SMD 5A-06 monthly meetings will be held jointly.

When: Tuesday, April 10th, 2007, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

Agenda Includes:
· 7th and 8th Street Changes Update
· Ronald McDonald House Relocation Proposal
· MPD-5D
· Elsie Whitmore School; proposed sale to charter school (located at Oakview Terrace, Perry and Otis between 12th and 13th Streets)
· Cardinal's Nest Restaurant; customer service issues
· Larry Sanders, owner of the 10th Street Shopping Center; plans for the future
· Discussion of proposed closing of Brookland Elementary and Slowe Elementary Schools

Etc.: For more information, call Marie Baird Curry at 202.635.1970.

CANCELLED - Brookland Civic Association Meeting - Tuesday, February 13th

**This meeting had been cancelled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions this evening. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at the same time and location, and Mayor Fenty will be in attendance.**

What: Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association Monthly Meeting

When: Tuesday, February 13th, 2007, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

Agenda includes:
• Street changes update
• Special guest Adrian Fenty
• Invited guest Carolyn Graham, DCPS Board of Education
• Invited guest Commander Greene, MPD-5D Police Department
• Community concerns

For more information, contact Civic Association President Mary Baird-Currie at 202.635.1970.

Brookland Civic Association & ANC-5A06 Meeting TONIGHT

What: Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association and ANC-5A SMD 06 Community Meeting

When: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave, NE

Agenda Includes: MPD 5D Update, Taylor Street Bridge Update, Ronald McDonald House Building Request, and Proposed Michigan Avenue Apartment Project

Additional Info: Contact Mary Baird Currie at 202.635.1970

If you haven't had the chance to keep up with the debate about Douglas Development Corporation's proposed 90'/9 story apartment building (on Lot 821 in Square 3822 where the Precision Tune lot is) on the Brookland listserv, start here (you must be a member). The dialogue continues on a number of threads, highlighting both the perceived pros and cons of the development. I must say that I am glad the tone has been civil thus far, and, though still fresh, hasn't succumb to what I'd call the St. Martin's Syndrome - for which I and a number of other folks were kicked off the Ward 5 listserv, but I digress.

In general, with the limited knowledge I have about the proposal, I am tempted to believe it is a good idea to develop the area around the Brookland-CUA Metro. I do not, however, think that an apartment complex - workforce-based or not - within walking distance to both the train and a number of busses requires 400 parking spaces. I'm looking forward to the evolution of this discussion and would love to get feedback/notes from the meeting (I'll be at a longstanding commitment this evening).

Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 9th

What: Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association Monthly Meeting

When: Tuesday, May 9th, 2006, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

Agenda: Announcements; Newton Theater Landmark Update; MPD-5D Update; Ward 5 Transportation Planner; Community Concerns; Ronald McDonald House New Building Plans

Next meeting scheduled for June 13th, 2006
For additional information contact Mary Baird Curry, 202.635.1970

Brookland Civic Association and ANC-5A SMD-06 Community Meeting Tuesday, April 11th

What: Brookland Civic Association and ANC-5A SMD-06 Community Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 11th, 2006, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michighan Avenue, NE

Agenda: Includes CSX-Toxic Train Update; MPD-5D Update with invited guests Commander Green, Captain Taylor, and Lieutenant Stroud; Newton Theatre (CVS) Landmark Nomination Presentation by John Freely; Ward 5 Neighborhood Planning Coordinator Debra Crain

Next meeting is Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

For additional information contact Mary Baird Currie at 202.635.1970

Brookland Civic Association & ANC-5A06 Meeting Tuesday, March 14th

What: Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association & ANC-5A06 Meeting (it's not clear to me how/why these are combined)

When: Tuesday, March 14th, 2006 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

Agenda: Opening Remarks / Announcements; Old Business: Crime Report, Metro Station Construction Update, CSX-Toxic Trains in Brookland Overview; Invited Guests: Chief C. Ramsey, 5-D; Commander J. Green, 5-D; Congresswomen Eleanor H. Norton; DC School Board Vice Chair Carolyn Graham; Ward 5 Councilmember Vincent Orange; Fred Millar; Community Concerns; New Business; Adjournment

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

More Information: Contat Mary Baird Currie, 202.635.1970