Georgetown CITIZENS

V OLUME X X V I / I SSUE 3 / M ARCH 2 0 1 2 WWW . CAGTOWN . ORG How Social Media Connects Georgetowners

on’t know a blog from a frog? Debbie is a former journalist with an MBA Do you think Twitter is a bird degree from , a Masters in Dthat flies around delivering Journalism from the University of Wisconsin and is notes? Don’t quite understand how to a graduate of Harvard with a degree in English. use CAG’s electronic bulletin board, She lives with husband, doctor Sam Harrington, GeorgetownForum? Wonder how some on O Street. Named one of the Most Influential people get the instant scoop on issues Women in Technology by Fast Company and a DC and events in Georgetown? What do the Top 100 Tech Titan by the Washingtonian, Debbie Georgetown Dish, Georgetown Patch, Weil is a web pioneer, author, veteran blogger, and Georgetown Moms and Georgetown marketing strategist. She is the author of one of the Metropolitan have in common? Should Debbie Weil first and most definitive books about business you venture onto Facebook? blogging, The Corporate Blogging Book.

For answers to these and other questions about new On Monday evening she will be talking about how social media, come to the CAG meeting on Monday, individual Georgetowners can access and benefit from the March 19, to hear expert consultant Debbie Weil talk confusing – but incredibly convenient and comprehensive about the computer and phone uses that are changing all – world of social media. There will be Q+A as well. our lives. She will explain and demonstrate what a blog is and does, how you can use your computer to access The meeting is being hosted by the Ritz-Carlton, 3100 the best local information, how you can “talk” with South Street, in their gorgeous meeting space (formerly the your neighbors on CAG’s electronic bulletin board. Fahrenheit Restaurant). The reception begins at 7pm, and the program will begin promptly at 7:30.

March 3: Concerts in the Parks Kickoff Party

oin the search for “who kles cupcakes to go, and a champagne robbed the bank” at the toast to celebrate the 10-year anniver- Jkickoff party for the 10th sary of the Concerts. Guests can min- annual Concerts in the Parks gle amongst themselves or participate series on Saturday, March 3rd in trying to solve the mystery of from 7 until 11pm. During this “Who Robbed the Bank?” Proceeds intriguing event, professional benefit CAG’s 2012 summer concerts actors and Georgetowners which are scheduled for May 20th, (including Michele and Jack June 17th, and July 4th. Tickets are Evans, Nancy Taylor Bubes, and Amy Kuhnert, TD bank manager Christian $125 per person and may be pur- Carol Joynt) will mingle with Videla, and Kelly Doolan chased at www.cagtown.org/youmay guests and one will commit a beasuspect. crime – it’s your job to figure out “whodunit.” The party, hosted by TD Bank at 1611 , will fea- The Concerts in the Parks thanks its generous spon- ture cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music by a local DJ, Sprin- sors: Sprinkles, Nancy Taylor Bubes – Washington Fine Properties, and Georgetown Floorcoverings.

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President’s letter

Well, it turns out the final Zoning Washington Fine Commission hearing on the GU Properties, and Campus Plan wasn’t. Georgetown Floor- coverings in spon- While the Commissioners agreed soring these rolick- that the University has created ing outdoor festivals. objectionable impacts in the residen- tial neighborhood they decided to To kick off the hold off making any decisions on season and raise the case until at least May. They funds for the con- have asked the University to offer a certs we have a phe- more substantive proposal on how nomenally fun night they can remedy the situation. They planned on Saturday, also want to see how the programs March 3rd. TDBank A full house for the Zoning Commission hearing instituted in the Fall (more reim- is hosting us for a bursable MPD officers, the robbery-mystery M Street shuttle, trash col- party featuring lots lection) are working. of local special celebrities as our The community is suspects. It will be expected to, once again, a fun night of mys- prepare documentation on tery, dancing, late- how we perceive the situa- night frolicking tion. It involves more work …and of course and lots of community celebratory cham- input. I find it a bit ironic pagne! Tickets are selling quick. For more information that here we are in March, 2012 still trying to figure out about our party please go to www.cagtown.org/ youmay- the 2010 Campus Plan. beasuspect The attire is Thomas Crown Affair chic

It’s hard to believe but The Citizens Association of We would not have these amazing events without the Georgetown is geering up for our TENTH Annual Con- dedicated volunteers who put them together. A special certs in the Parks series this summer. Thanks to Concerts thanks to committee chairs Elizabeth Miller and Renee creator, Elizabeth Miller, the concerts have grown from Esfandiary Crupi and their entire group for all of their 50 Georgetowners with a band nobody has heard of to efforts. hundreds of young and old families and friends flooding the parks with elaborate picnics and performers like Bob And while I am thanking committees, huge KUDOS Schieffer (as well as jazz – reggae – swing – and rock and to the Georgetown ARTS 2012 committee for putting roll)! It’s become a tradition – a summer must do. together a first rate art extravaganza at House of Swe- den last month. The art was fabulous, the reception was This year’s Concerts will be held on May 20th, June spectacular, and the art demonstations brilliant. I can’t 17th (Fathers’ Day Celebration), and July 4th (Indepen- wait for ARTS 2013. dence Day celebration and parade). Mark your calen- dars. You won’t want to miss them. Our committees are also hard at work on a proposal to be added to the DC zoning regulations rewrite. It is The Concerts planning committee is now accepting arduous but vital work. The framework is posted on our ads for the Playbill. If you are intersted in sponsoring the website. concerts please let me know (202-337-7313). While they are free to the public they cost quite a bit to produce. Hope to see everyone at TDBank on the 3rd! About 400 Georgetowners read the Playbill at each of the three concerts. Join Sprinkles, Nancy Taylor Bubes of —Jennifer Altemus

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East Side Honors MPD Officers and CAG Guards

eorgetown turned out in full story is just one of many told infor- force on the evening of Febru- mally that evening where the police Gary 23 to celebrate the accom- acted fast to help a victimized citizen plishments of our neighborhood’s pub- and arrest the perpetrators. lic safety professionals. Nancy Taylor Bubes was hostess for a wonderful Councilman Jack Evans gave us the evening of food, drink, music, and, bigger picture, noting that despite most importantly, accolades for the decades of cuts in the size of the city’s hard-working police of the second Dis- police force, crime is down and closure trict and our own CAG private Securi- rates are up for violent crime. Captain tas guards. The setting was the beauti- Melvin Gresham and Officer Antonial ful home on the corner of 31st and R Atkins spoke on behalf of their fellow MPD Officer Atkins with son, Tony, Streets that Nancy is representing for officers and MPD leaders, thanking us and Nancy Taylor-Bubes sale. Guests oohed and aahed about for recognizing their work. They both the recent renovation as they toured noted how important it is for the in Georgetown patrolling our streets, the house throughout the party. police and community members to escorting residents home, checking up work together, and urged all of us to on properties when residents are away, Resident Gahl Burt started off the make an effort to get to know the and working with the police to deter honors by thanking the police for their local patrol officers. crime and track down criminal sus- quick response and diligent follow-up pects. when her cell phone was stolen by a I continued the theme of police- group of girls one morning while she community cooperation in my The evening wrapped up with a was walking home along from remarks, noting the many Georgetown beautiful program sung by the choir her bank on Wisconsin Avenue. Her block captains in attendance at the from the First Baptist Church on party and thanking the 67 residents Dumbarton Street, which everyone who have volunteered to serve as thoroughly enjoyed. CAG block captains so far (see the related article in this issue about Thanks to Nancy Taylor Bubes for how Officer Atkins is working with giving us such a wonderful opportuni- block captains to hold block-by- ty to thank the police and CAG guards block meetings with residents). for all that they do for our community. Next time you see one of them on I also introduced CAG guards patrol, please stop and introduce your- Tesfaye Terefe and Donovan self and tell them how much you Carmichael and Securitas Vice Pres- appreciate their hard work and profes- ident Carl Rowan, thanking them sionalism. for their excellent service to the community. Tesfaye and Donovan —Diane Colasanto First Baptist Church choir entertained are hard at work five nights a week

NEWSBYTES

Piccolo Piggies is closing its doors on Wisconsin Avenue… The Shops at Georgetown Park is saying goodbye to Fornash as it moves to Virginia… Another shop created by sisters, Duo, has opened at 1624 Wisconsin Avenue featuring contemporary cloth- ing for women and handcrafted one of a kind jewelry… The Oral History Project trained four new interviewers: Tom Birch, Bev Casserly, Nancy Christopher, and Cathy Kerkam… The cause for the building collapse at 1424 Wisconsin Avenue is still unknown, rebuilding is to be determined at the space which was slated to become a Z-Burger restaurant… Bill Donohue says its time for retirement and Antiques of Georgetown is closing its doors at 3210 O Street… The GapKids/BabyGap store is moved across the street to 1258 Wisconsin Avenue to consolidate with the big Gap… A new restaurant in town, Red Fire Grill, is now open at 33rd and M Streets offering kabobs, falafel, and sandwiches… Georgetown Pilates has opened its doors at 1228 31st Street… Jamie Stachowski will be taking over the former Griffin Market to offer a full-service butcher shop and will supply fresh and prepared meats along with deli sandwiches.

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Public Safety Captains Host Block Meetings with MPD Officers

protect ourselves and our Officer Atkins is not alone in property, and how he and MPD in wanting to get to know the his fellow officers can bet- residents of Georgetown and hear ter protect us if we work to their concerns. Other MPD officers keep them better informed. and officials, including Second Dis- Here’s one example: Officer trict Commander Michael Reese, Atkins thinks every resident have also participated in each of who is out walking a dog these meetings. I hosted the first or doing errands in the meeting on February 4 for the resi- neighborhood should have dents of my block on the 2700 block their cell phone with them of O Street. Eleven residents were so they can quickly report there and we were joined by George- unusual activity to the town Officers Robert Anderson, police, and maybe even dis- Roberto Corchado, and Arvette creetly snap a cell phone Parry, plus Sergeant Raymond Corey Officer Antonial Atkins picture of a vehicle or situ- and Lieutenant Ralph Neal. It was a eet Officer Antonial Atkins, ation that seems suspicious. pleasure to meet them all and hear the friendly and helpful He says we shouldn’t be hesitant to their ideas about improving public police officer who patrols call 911 if we want the police to be safety in Georgetown. M aware of a potentially dangerous or the east side of Georgetown north of troubling situation, even if we’re not Five more east side block meetings M Street most days of the week. You are already on Officer Atkins’s sched- may have already seen him and sure the circumstances would be con- sidered an “emergency.” Calling 911 is ule for the upcoming months. If you received one of the “Crime are interested in having a meeting on Alert/Crime Tips” sheets that he not just for emergencies. Although Officer Atkins wants everyone to carry your own block, contact your block passes out to residents. He distributes captain, or me dozens of them every day. a cell phone, he also wants us to be careful in how we use our phones. ([email protected]). Phones that are visible are an attrac- Officer Atkins believes strong ties —Diane Colasanto tive target for would-be criminals and between the community and police Public Safety Block Captain using them prevents us from being can help reduce neighborhood crime, Coordinator and Metropolitan Police Department attentive to our surroundings. So, keep leaders at every level enthusiastically your cell phones with you, but use support his efforts to improve those them sparingly. ties here in Georgetown. CAG is involved too. With the help of CAG’s block captains, Offi- cer Atkins has started a series of “Meet and Greet” sessions with residents on the east side. Soon the program will expand to the rest of Georgetown.

So far, in February, three CAG block captains have host- ed their neighbors for coffee on a Saturday morning to meet with Officer Atkins. At each meeting, he talked about the things we residents can do to

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My Experience as a Block Captain

et me begin by saying that base. The rest is basically the same late into the night, and throwing cig- being a CAG Block Captain for 90 homes as it is for 5 or 10. The arette butts and other debris in their Lwas a great decision for workload is no different. neighbor’s yard. The neighbor, who me. That being said, I cannot take was trying to get through this with- credit for having this idea all by In the beginning, since we are a out involving the police, spoke to me myself. It came after a conversation large neighborhood, I asked four about the problem. I, in turn, spoke with a very knowledgeable person, neighbors to help me get people to my “hero,” CAG Guard Donovan Betsy Cooley, Executive Director of signed up. They did a wonderful Carmichael, about what we could CAG. She felt that with my particu- job, and in no time, we were up and do. Donovan happily volunteered to lar interests in the community, I running. Those four people are still stop by the house and speak to the might want to consider becoming a my trusted neighborhood advisors. young professional group about the Block Captain. I struggled with the noise/behavior factor. He also told The Block Captain program is decision for a day or so, and decided them what would happen if the great for keeping everyone aware of to give it a try. police had to get involved, including what is going on in our area, but it the possibility of having police activi- also provides another very nice “side Now, four years later, I am happy ty on your permanent record. to say that I cover the entire Cloisters effect.” It brings back the “old neigh- neighborhood. Out of approximately borhood feeling” of looking out for Thanks to Donovan’s pro- 130 homes, I have an average of 90 each other. People often stop me in active help, I have never had another homes to whom I send alerts, safety the neighborhood to discuss a con- complaint against that house. Our tips, and general crime related infor- cern, an issue, or just something they CAG Guards are one of our great mation. Often I am asked how I han- may have seen. Sometimes that leads assets here in Georgetown. It always dle all those homes, but the truth is to catching an issue before it puts my mind at ease when I see that no matter how many homes I becomes a problem. Donovan driving through the alley- have, I only hit the “send” button ways of the Cloisters, or anywhere For instance, we were having trou- one time. The beauty of the situation else in Georgetown, keeping us safe! ble in our neighborhood with one is that you add your contacts as they particular house of young profession- sign up, which creates your data —Bev Casserly als. They were having loud parties

PLEASE SUPPORT CAG'S 2012 PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM TODAY!

WE ARE HALF-WAY TO OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL AND NEED YOUR HELP TO SUCCEED! Donate at WWW.CAGTOWN.ORG; or send a check to the CAG office; or call to charge your totally tax-deductible donation Donors will be listed in the April newsletter

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Record–Breaking Crowd Views Georgetown ARTS 2012 at House of Sweden

he third annual CAG art show drew a record-breaking crowd Tof over 300 to the opening reception on Thursday evening, Febru- ary 16, at House of Sweden on the Georgetown waterfront. Georgetown ARTS 2012, sponsored by CAG and House of Sweden, along with several generous patrons, showcased the tal- ents of Georgetown’s artists — “emerging” to established, young to old, working in classes, studios, and plein air. The show, featuring works by Georgetown residents — and artists who have studios in Georgetown, con- Artist Robin Hill demonstrated his tinued daily from Friday, February 17, pastel techniques at the show through Monday, February 20, Artist Michele Banks, who hung the entire show, poses between 11am and 5pm. House of with Jennifer Altemus Sweden graciously donated the use of Hill provided demonstrations of por- the stunning space for the show. traiture, watercolor, and pastels during the course of the show. The Art Show committee, headed by Laura-Anne Tiscornia, organized The art show is unique in that, as an amazing array of art including oil, publicity coordinator and participat- acrylic, and watercolor painting, ing artist, Shaun Murphy, said: “One prints, sculpture, photography, and of the benefits of this program is the mixed media. Artist Michele Banks growing awareness for and support of did a beautiful job hanging the show – artists in the ‘village’ of Georgetown. putting together a wide variety of All of the Georgetown ARTS organiz- sizes, media, and style with great House of Sweden projected images of the art on ers are the participating artists and large screens in the lobby panache. Most works were for sale everyone comes together to staff the and transactions were lively at the show, pass out publicity materials, They trade professional tips on such opening. Artists Edward “Bear” approach sponsors, and get to know matters as paint sources and framers Miller, Camilla Bozzoli, and Robin each other and each other’s work. and they build friendships.” And the interaction with buyers is special: artist Dariush Viziri visited the new owners of his paintings to advise them on hanging in their home.

—Betsy Cooley

Joan Konkel with her multi media work Jane Lepscky with her painting of Venice

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Congratulations to Peabody Room Receives 1757 from Colonial Dames the Featured Artists (committee members in bold)

Michele Banks - Jack Bell - Camilla Bozzoli - Leslie Byrne Betsy Cooley - Guy Fairlamb - Karen Feld - Robin Hill Cynthia Howar - Stephany Knight - Joan Konkel - Jane Lepscky Dale Loy - Edward “Bear” Miller - Natasha Mokina - Elba Molina erry McCoy, curator of the 1,380 acres of the “Addition to the Shaun Murphy - Lisa Neher - Peabody Room at the George- Rock of Dumbarton” to his son, Emma O’Rourke - Isabella Page Jtown Library, receives “an George Beall, Jr. A portion of this Wendy Plotkin-Mates - incredible acquisition” from the land became known as “Old George- National Society of Colonial Dames town.” The deed is now the oldest Berit Robertson - Ross Ruot - in the District of Columbia. A item in the Peabody Room. A trans- Suzy Stack framed manuscript deed dated April lation will be posted next to the deed Laura-Anne Tiscornia - Dariush 19, 1757 was donated in which itself as the language is quite archaic. George Beall, Sr. bequeathed his Vaziri - Mary Wagner

With Thanks to Our Sponsors: House of Sweden Cynthia Howar and Washington Fine Properties Clyde’s Restaurant Group Anonymous The Phoenix Framers’ Workroom

Anthony Lombardo

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Annual Notification of Living in Historic District Legislation Passed

AG is pleased to announce that, out ideas for improving your proper- Speaking of zoning – it can’t be with the support of Coun- ty and before you contact an archi- repeated too often. The zoning re- Ccilmember Jack Evans and the tect, you can benefit by a review of write currently under way by the DC input from other DC Historic District the information on the website of the Office of Planning is of critical impor- organizations, legislation was passed DC Historic Preservation Office – tance to all of us living in George- by the DC Council on February 7th Office of Planning at town. Our neighborhood and historic that amends The Historic Landmark preservation.dc.gov . character could be compromised as and Historic District Protection Act of the city tries to address the zoning 1978 to provide “As of 2012 and each It is best to begin with the Introduc- needs of the entire city. A number of subsequent year, the Mayor shall pro- tion to Historic Preservation Guide- DC historic districts have in place vide, as an attachment to the annual lines under Design Guidelines. These what is currently called an “overlay,” tax assessment, a notice of ‘Important Guidelines include information you soon to be called a “customized Information About Property Improve- can use for the improvements listed zone” This customized zone spells out ments’ to all properties located within above and numerous other improve- specific regulations for residential and a historic district within the District of ments you might be contemplating. commercial properties within that Columbia.” zone. Georgetown does not have such There is a process to be followed a zone. CAG believes a “customized Going forward this means you and for properties in Georgetown to ensure zone” is critical to preserving George- your neighbors will annually receive a a satisfactory and timely completion of town’s best qualities. There is a zon- reminder of the laws and regulations your project. An architect knowledge- ing sub-committee of the CAG His- which apply to home improvements able with design and construction in a toric Preservation & Zoning commit- in Georgetown – window replace- historic district is very valuable. The tee drafting a customized zone and in ment, additions, roof and siding process most often requires review by touch with ANC2e and the DC replacement, alterations to porches our ANC2e – Advisory Neighborhood Office of Planning to preserve our and entry steps, new garages and Commission, the Old Georgetown community, at the same time under- paved parking areas, as examples. Board and the DC Historic Preserva- standing change will take place. tion Office. There is a permit process, In addition to this reminder, if you as well, and at times zoning issues —Pamla Moore are considering property improve- need to be addressed. Historic Preservation & Zoning Chair ments and before you begin to sketch

Pie Sisters

“ an you bake a Pie? Well, nei- smiled and allowed as how she didn’t Their pies come in a variety of ther can I.” Those famous think they were quite ready for a real- sizes and flavors, both sweet and Cwords, from Anything You ity show. “It has been a big invest- savory, with a variety of crusts. To Can Do, are one of the many reasons ment for all of us,” Alli said, “finan- order you must give three hours three beautiful, talented, and adven- cially and physically. We love what notice, however, individual-size “cup- ture seeking sisters, Alli, Erin and we do, but we are working hard to pies” and pies by the slice are avail- Cat Blakely, opened their pie shop at find, hire, and train a few more peo- able for take-away — or, if you can’t 3423 M Street. ple to help us.” resist, to be enjoyed with a cup of coffee at one of the tables in the Alli told me it had been their When I walked in, their mother warm and attractive room. The pies dream since they were little girls. “We was in back lending a helping hand. are not cheap, but after sampling a always wanted to work together” and She is the one who gave the girls bite or two I can honestly say …. work together they do, from the wee their love of baking. Alli said they You get what you pay for. hours of the morning until late into were always in the kitchen together Yum..Yum.. the night. They opened their shop in and found it a warm and wonderful January and have been covered in place to be. After each of the sisters Pie Sisters is open 11am -7pm, flour ever since. All their ingredients left home to pursue other careers, Tuesday – Sunday. They can be are fresh, and all their pies are made they were drawn back to the place reached at 338- PIES (7437); on the premises. I suggested that pie they loved the most, the kitchen. www.piesisters.com. may be the new cupcake, but Alli —V V Harrison 8 M ARCH 2 0 1 2 / G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS

It’s that Time of Year Again…to Renew CAG Dues

enewal letters were sent out in the mail last month, if you did not receive yours in the mail Ryou can renew online at www.cagtown.org or call the office at 337-7313. Members of CAG are able to take advantage of many special deals available in participating restaurants and stores with our Priority Merchants pro- George Town gram. Your dues will pay for themselves! See the list of participating merchants below:

Alchimie Forever (1010 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 201; 501-3931): 10% discount off store items; Madeline Wade Style Studio (3147 Dumbarton St., 2nd Level; Appalachian Spring 333-2223); 20% discount first cut, 10% off subsequent cuts (1415 Wisconsin Ave.; 337-5780): 10% discount; Mie N Yu (3125 M St.; 333-6122): complimentary dessert Bacchus Wine Cellar with brunch or lunch; (1635 Wisconsin Ave.; 337-2003): 10% discount; Potomac Wine & Spirits (3100 M St.; 33322848): 10% discount Bridge Street Books on single bottle liquor or six pack beer; 25% case discount; (2814 Pennsylvania Ave.; 965-5200): 10% discount; Random Harvest (1313 Wisconsin Ave.; 333-5569): Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors, Inc. 10% discount; (1921 Sunderland Place NW; 464-3000): 15% discount; Robert Bell Architects (3218 O St.; 333-8412): 10% discount Café Bonaparte (1522 Wisconsin Ave.; 333-8830): and a free consultation; free coffee when ordering dessert; Room Dr. Interiors (3209 M St.; 965-7666): 15% discount on Café Divan (1834 Wisconsin Ave.; 338-1747): free dessert; initial visit; Chadwicks (3205 K St.; 333-2565): half price entrée with pur- Sands of Time Antiquities (3003 P St.; 342-0518): chase of entrée of equal or greater value; 10% discount; Cherry Antiques & Design (1526 Wisconsin Ave.; 342-3600): Sassanova (1641 Wisconsin Ave.; 471-4400): 10% discount; 10% discount on decorative accessories; Sherman Pickey (1647 Wisconsin Ave.; 333-4212): Clyde’s of Georgetown (3236 M St.; 333-9180): 10% discount; complimentary crab & artichoke dip; Susquehanna Antique Co. (3216 O St.; 333-1511): Diana’s Couture and Bridal (1624 Wisconsin Ave.; 10% discount; 333-5689): free consultation and 10% discount; The Old Print Gallery (1220 31st St.; 965-1818): Diana My Tran’s Cooking Classes (1624 Wisconsin Ave.; 10% discount; 333-5689): free cookbook, The Asian Diet, when registering a group of 8 for class; The Phoenix (1514 Wisconsin Ave.; 338-4404): 10% discount on jewelry; Easel Hair Studio (1620 Wisconsin Ave; 342-3999): 10% discount on all services; Thos. Moser (3300 M St.; 338-4292): 10% discount; English Rose Garden (3209 O St.; 333-3306): Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place (3000 K St.-Washington 10 % off regularly priced items; Harbour; 944-4545): free dessert with purchase of entrée; GChris Sculpture Studio/Gallery (www.GChris.com): Gift Shop (1644 31st St.; 965-0400): 15% discount; 10% discount; Georgetown Dinette (3206 O St.; 337-3649): 10% discount; Vineyard Vines (1225 Wisconsin Ave.; 625-8463): 15% off purchase of $200 or more; Georgetown Wine & Spirits (2701 P St.; 338-5500): 10% discount on wine; free delivery w/ $50 purchase; Washington Walks (www.washingtonwalks.com): half price on any walking tour; Haagen-Dazs (3120 M St.; 333-3443): 20% discount on ice cream; Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos (3237 P St. NW; 333-5762): 10% discount; Hugo Boss (1517 Wisconsin Ave.; 625-2677): 20% discount on regular price suits; W. T. Weaver & Sons Hardware (1208 Wisconsin Ave. 2nd Floor; 333-4200): 15% discount; Jaryam (1631 Wisconsin Ave.; 333-6886): 10% discount; Yiro & Tugooh Toys (1319 Wisconsin Avenue; 338-9476): Just Paper & Tea (3232 P St.; 333-9141): 10% discount 10% on personalized stationary; 9 G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS / M ARCH 2 0 1 2

Citizens Association of Georgetown 1365 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20007 202 337-7313 A Georgetown Neighbor and A Favorite Fax: 202 333-1088 of Washingtonians Since 1955 E-mail: [email protected] • Featuring Clothing by EILEEN FISHER Website: www.cagtown.org • Fine Jewelry in Gold, Sterling, and Semi-Precious Stone Board of Directors • Folk Art, Home Decor and Fine Art Jennifer Altemus From Mexico President 1514 Wisconsin Avenue NW 202-338-4404 Gianluca Pivato www.thephoenixdc.com Vice President Robert Laycock Treasurer Christopher Mathews Secretary

Brooke Carnot Diane Colasanto Renee Esfandiary Crupi Karen Cruse Barbara Downs Hazel Denton Brad Gray Pamla Moore Bob vom Eigen Legal Advisor Richard deC. Hinds Executive Director Betsy Cooley Program Assistant, Elizabeth Maloy Office Assistant, Beth Nielsen Standing Committees Alcoholic Beverage Control Karen Cruse & John Hopkins Beautification Committee Patrick Clawson & David Dunning Historic Preservation and Zoning Pamla Moore Membership Diane Colasanto

Public Safety & Guard Luca Pivato & Richard Hinds

Trees for Georgetown Betsy Emes

Newsletter Betsy Cooley, Editor Marjorie Kask, Graphic Designer [Please submit items and info by the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.]

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March Community Events and Calendar

Thurs. Mar 1 Old Georgetown Board Meeting; 9am; National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, #311; visit www.cfa.gov for more information. Sat. Mar. 3 Who Robbed the Bank? — Concerts in the Parks Kick Off Party; 7-11pm; enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeurves, and music while searching for clues to who robbed the bank, cocktail attire; $125 per per- son, tickets limited; TD Bank, 1611 Wisconsin Avenue NW; visit www.cagtown.org/youmaybeasuspect for more information. Tues. Mar. 6 Friday Morning Music Club Free Chamber Concert; 12pm; featuring Bach and Crusell; , 2715 Q Street; visit www.dumbartonhouse.org or register http://fmmcmarch.eventbrite.com. Fri. Mar. 9 24th Annual “Welcome Pierre!” Reception and Toast; 6:30-9pm; join a grateful toast to the designer of our Capital city, Major Pierre L’Enfant; $30 per person, space is limited; Dumbarton House, 2715 Q Street NW; visit http://welcomepierre.eventbrite.com or call 337-2288 x230 with questions. Tues. Mar. 13 Tuesday Tea at Tudor Place; 1-3pm; enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with Victorian service with tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and historic tea blends; members $20, nonmembers $25; Tudor Place, 1644 31st Street; www.tudorplace.org. Sat. Mar. 19 CAG Meeting: Debbie Weil discusses social media’s impact on Georgetown; 7-8:30pm; Ritz Carlton, 3100 South Street. Mon. Apr. 2 Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E) Public Meeting; 6:30pm; Heritage Room, Georgetown Visitation, 35th & Volta Streets; agenda at www.anc2e.com; 338-7427. Thurs. Apr. 5 Old Georgetown Board Meeting; 9am; National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, #311; visit www.cfa.gov for more information.