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eorgetown University’s 10- evant data. Com- year plan and its impact on mittee members are Gour community will be the also meeting with topic for the April 19 CAG meeting residents and city at St. John’s Church. The meeting officials about the will be devoted to the University’s impacts of the plan. draft plan and the impacts on both And they are in the the west and east sides—from the process of hiring residents’ perspective. experts to assist in developing and pre- D.C. Zoning Regulations allow col- senting our case to leges to operate in residential zones as the Zoning Com- special exceptions with this caveat: mission. Our pri- “the university shall be located so that mary goals in this it is not likely to become objection- is a large part of our neighborhood effort are to able to neighboring property because improve the quality of noise, traffic, number of students, the residential neighborhoods. The cur- of life in our community, maintain or other objectionable conditions.” rent plan adds 3,200 more graduate our real estate values and restore the students with no additional housing peaceful, civilized nature of our his- Last fall, Georgetown University planned within the University gates. toric neighborhoods. held open meetings to highlight ele- This is a critical issue along with others ments of its plan. In these discussions, that will be discussed on April 19. On the 19th, board members it became evident that the plan does Cynthia Pantazis and Luca Pivato not address the adverse impact of more CAG’s GU Committee has been than 1,200 students already living in spearheading the effort to collect rel- Continued on page 3

Door to Door: Georgetown House Tour April 24 or 65 years, springtime substantial Geor- “The houses are very different has brought the Cherry gian town house from one another and showcase the FBlossom Festival to on N Street, built unique and inspired way that Washington. But closer to home in 1820, to one of Georgetowners live in homes that are and for more than 90 years, it the stately homes over 150 years old,” said Martha has brought us the Georgetown on Cox’s Row, to Vicas, this year’s House Tour chair. House Tour, benefiting the min- a quaint yellow istries of St. John’s Episcopal two-story alley The grand 34th Street house once Church. carriage house home to the late ambassador David revived by George- K. Bruce and his glamorous wife, The 2010 Tour features a town University Evangeline Bruce, will be the scene of rich range of residences, from official Charles the House Tour’s Patrons’ Party, to Patrice and Herb Miller’s 3249 NSt will be on the DeSantis. be held Thursday, April 22, two days House Tour Continued on page 5 photo by Greg Tinius 1 G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS /APRIL 2010

President’s letter

re those daffodils I see breaking through the snow banks? And did Frida just say that the AGeorgetown House Tour is scheduled for April 24? Spring has arrived and we are as busy as ever!

Big thanks to Bill Dean for throwing our Gala Patrons Party where we announced that the Fall Gala will return to the Russian Embassy. Mark your calendars for mid- October.

In the new “out and about” approach which brings our membership meetings to different venues, we met at for the March meeting. I hope every- Claudia Powell, Karen Daly and Jennifer Altemus one has had a chance to explore this incredible historic home. It is an absolute must. Karen Daly and Missy We ask that you consider a significant contribution to Groppel were gracious hosts and Claudia Powell gave a this effort. To donate go to www.cagtown.org and click fascinating presentation on historic architecture, includ- CAG Save Our Neighborhood Fund or mail our form ing Dumbarton House and other Georgetown homes. I and a check today. was pleased to see so many neighbors who braved the wet night to join us. Since 1988 there has been a moratorium on new liquor licenses in Georgetown. This has gone a long way in Our April meeting will be on the 19th at St. Johns improving the quality of life in our historic community. Church to discuss the GU Campus Plan. The University Today we enjoy a wonderful mix of shops, restaurants, is in the process of preparing their 2010 plan for submis- and bars. We have avoided many of the problems other sion to the Zoning Commission. The draft calls for neighborhoods are experiencing. Together with the ANC, major development and a dramatic increase in the num- our association filed a petition to extend this moratorium. ber of students. The original moratorium was a much needed step to halt the rapid deterioration of Georgetown but it did not elimi- In multiple meetings with Georgetown University it nate all the problems. The experience of the past years has became clear that their plan does not address the adverse been encouraging in the removal, both voluntarily and impact of more than 1,200 students already living in our involuntarily, of some of the establishments that have been residential neighborhoods, nor the problems associated viewed as problems by the community. The commercial with an increase of 3,200 graduate students, with no area has seen a major revitalization. new housing planned within the University gates. The existence of the moratorium remains important Of course CAG will continue discussions with GU. for this revitalization to continue. If a new moratorium However, the Citizens Association of Georgetown, along is not imposed, it is all too likely that the deterioration with the ANC, Burleith, Hillandale, and other community will begin again. At the same time, we want to promote organizations, is now researching, gathering data, and a healthy balance of businesses in the commercial mix of preparing our case to present to the Zoning Commission Georgetown. To that end, we are exploring with the and the Office of Planning. But as we consult with others ANC and the BID the possibility of adding a few addi- who have been through this process, it is clear that we tional restaurant licenses, while still maintaining the will need professional support to enhance our efforts in equilibrium which the present moratorium has fostered. advocating the needs and concerns of the residential com- munity. To that end, we are asking you to help us fund A hearing is scheduled with the Alcoholic Beverage this important effort. Board on June 9.

It is imperative that we develop a strong case to the The fun never ends! Zoning Commission in order to improve the quality of life in the community, maintain our real estate values, —Jennifer Altemus and restore the peaceful, civilized nature of our wonder- ful historic neighborhoods. Time is of the essence. We need to have our presentation ready by April.

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Aspects of Georgetown

LOVE YOUR MOTHER

But what was she up to this winter, drils and the unfurling of pale green Spring in Georgetown is very beau- sending all those wicked storms and leaves, and she will succeed. As spring tiful, but don’t take it for granted. Be callously breaking all our much-loved washes over the Potomac valley, and one on whom these treasures are not trees? As we watched the magnolia the lilacs bloom, we will be seduced lost. Listen for the dawn chorus of branches being fed into the chipper again, and forgive her everything. birds in late April and early May. and turned into sawdust our hearts Spectacular flowering trees every- Look up Louis Halle’s lovely little were hardened. where will go a long way toward book Spring in Washington. He says healing our broken hearts. Rock Creek has the aura of dryads When we emerged tentatively about it—a dryad of course being a from our houses onto the sidewalks Every year a dove builds her nest wood nymph whose life is bound up and into the life of the neighborhood under the overhang of our porch. with that of her tree. We can again the talk was all about loss. A Every year the crow comes and we empathize with the dryads this year, neighbor’s row of very large hollies see him fly off with an egg in his we wish them a speedy recovery from had gaps like missing teeth. Leafless beak. When she lays more a squirrel recent upsetting events. spars point forlornly to the sky. Gone comes and knocks the whole thing to is one of a pair of beautiful old pho- pieces and eats the eggs. Doves do By now you have figured out who tinias. As for the boxwood and the not have high IQs, I fear, as she never our Mother is. (Here’s a clue: her last nandinas—we carried out the corpses learns. Or maybe this is dove family name begins with N.) We must with a heavy heart. planning? Hmm, I don’t think so. It respect her and at the same time be doesn’t bode well for the future of grateful, be very, very grateful. Now it is a different story. (How dovedom. What is our Mother up to? soon we forget.) Even though we are On the other hand there seem to be —Edith Schafer onto her tricks, and we know that she plenty of doves around, so maybe she will try to soothe us with twining ten- knows what she is doing.

CAG April 19th Meeting continued from cover

will present GU’s proposed 10-year So do not miss what is sure to be a located at 3240 O Street NW (corner plan and the research that the CAG lively and informative discussion at St. of Potomac Street). The meeting will be GU Committee has been collecting. John’s on Monday, April 19. The recep- in Blake Hall, which can be accessed In addition, there will be an opportu- tion begins at 7 pm and the program through the door to the left of the nity for neighbors to ask questions. promptly at 7:30. St. John’s Church is church doors on O Street.

Gardens of Delight

The annual Georgetown Garden Tour of eight (www.georgetowngardentour.com) beautiful secluded gardens is on Saturday, May 8, to Georgetown Garden Tour 2010, 3313 NW, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm. Prominent landscape Washington DC 20007 or by phone: 965-1950. Tour architects designed four of the gardens and five tickets can be purchased the day of the event at any of include water features, including a geothermal the gardens or at Keith Hall, Christ Church, 31st and O swimming pool. Streets NW for $35. A tea for ticket-holders takes place from 2 to 4 pm at Keith Hall. Proceeds benefit commu- Tickets are $30 before May 1 by mailing or faxing the nity gardens, parks and green spaces. form available on the website

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Architecture and Design of Homes at Dumbarton House

he March meeting of the Citi- informative. She broke down zens Association of George- basic architectural principles into Ttown met at historic Dumbar- an easy to understand summary. ton House on Q Street to learn more Greg Tinius, art photographer, about the architecture and design of showed slides beautifully illus- Georgetown homes. Over 100 people trating the architecture from were welcomed by the knowledgeable early Greek columns right up to docents who narrated tours of the different styles in Georgetown. four first floor rooms. CAG members, many of whom We convened in the Belle Vue Room had not visited Dumbarton House on the lower level where Karen Daly before, were engrossed with the briefed us on the history of Dumbar- museum and the program. There ton House before CAG President Claudia Powell showed examples of the was much enthusiasm and many architecture of Georgetown Houses Jennifer Altemus turned the meeting promises to return to see the entire over to Claudia Powel, an expert in house. classical and interior design. Clau- details of Dumbarton House and dia’s discussion of the architectural Georgetown was fascinating and —Robin Jones

Farmers’ Markets Opening Soon

The Glover Park-Burleith Farmers’ Market and the Georgetown Farmers’ Market will both be back in action the first week of May. Each market contributes their net profits back to the neighborhoods—the proceeds from the George- town Farmers’ Market are donated to Friends of Rose Park while the Glover Park-Burleith Market contributes to neigh- borhood schools. Both are staffed by neighbors and volunteers.The Georgetown Farmers’ Market is open on Wednes- days, May 5th through October 27th, from 3 until 7 pm in Rose Park on the corner of 26th and O Streets.The Glover Park-Burleith Market is open on Saturdays from 9 am until 1 pm, May 8th through October 30th, and held at the Hardy Middle School parking lot across from Safeway. Dogs are welcome!

GEORGETOWN Baby BOOM Congratulations and a Warm Welcome to the New Little Ones Beth and John Winn and big brother Owen on Volta Place Garance Genicot and Shub Debgupta ofP Street Liam James—February 24, 2010 Saida—January 20, 2010 Helene Poirson and Jayson Ward on 31st Street Sara and Luke Bronin of31st Street Tyler—September 19, 2009 Luna Rose—May, 2009 Melissa and Doug Anderson and Theresa and John Mongan on Grace Street big brother Paul on 32nd Street James Richard—December 4, 2009 —February 20, 2010 Britton Joseph Jennifer and Jim Perry and siblings Zack, Claire, Elana and Jesse Mendelson on N Street and Henry on Whitehaven Parkway Jonah Abe—August 25, 2009 Ella Carol—March 25, 2010 Nicole and Rob Kempton ofP Street Sophie Grace—January 12, 2010

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The Harvard Way

Imagine that a major university, in playground; plants 150 new neigh- mathematics, and writing; and pro- the course of expanding its campus, borhood trees; installs over two vides scholarships for neighborhood pays for an independent consultant to thirds of a mile of new sidewalk; and kids to attend summer sports camps survey the surrounding neighborhood fashions a half mile of new neighbor- at the university. on community needs and expectations hood paths. Imagine as well that the in the areas of transportation, hous- university has agreed that the ground Imagine also that this university ing, education, health, and the public floor of these new academic build- annually funds $100,000 in grants to realm—and 2,700 residents of the ings will contain publicly-accessible community organizations. The most neighborhood respond. Imagine that space for restaurants and retail recent awards fund youth sports this survey, with other studies under- stores. teams and day camps, the neighbor- taken by the city and the university, hood public library, a local public will be used to define the impact of Imagine that this same university school, and the installation of out- the expansion on the community, and commits to building new streets and door historical markers (a “museum the steps that can be taken to mitigate re-aligning and re-engineering existing without walls"). and ameliorate it. streets to improve traffic flow; installs solar-powered trash compactors at All the above is true. The university Imagine that this university, in neighborhood intersections; and pro- is Harvard and the community is the conjunction with building the first vides every neighborhood residence Allston neighborhood in Boston. Har- phase of its expansion—550,000 with a rat-proof trash container. vard has a very proactive town/gown square feet of new academic build- approach to community issues and ings—creates a new one and three Imagine that this university estab- publishes an annual town/gown report quarter acre neighborhood park, and lishes a program of educational with enrollment and other data. pays for its yearly maintenance; enrichment for neighborhood chil- —Walter Groszyk refurbishes an existing neighborhood dren, with mentoring in science,

Georgetown House Tour April 24th continued from cover before the Tour. Frida Built around 1810 by combined distinctive historic details Burling, the 50-year Clement Smith (of the of the house with the requirements of Georgetown resident handsome Smith’s Row a modern family. who launched the houses), the house once Patrons’ Party to honor housed Civil War soldiers, The House Tour takes place on the homeowners on the who camped on 34th Saturday, April 24, from 11 am to Tour, said she was Street; the superintendent 5 pm. The $50 admission ($55 after pleased to have this of Mount Vernon, who April 16) includes a delightful after- “fabulous, historic commuted there by boat; noon tea break, 2-5 pm, at St. John’s house” as the site of the and even the small children Parish Hall, 3240 O St. NW. For party’s 10th edition. of more recent owners, more information, go to who used the ballroom as www.georgetownhousetour.com or The Bruces’ enter- 1340 31 St will be on the a playroom. The house, call 338-1796. (Tickets are available House Tour taining made the house which is open only for the online until April 22.) Tickets for the photo by Greg Tinius a high point on Wash- Patrons’ Party, now Patrons’ Party are $150 and include ington’s social scene, belongs to the Curtin Win- admission to the Tour and the tea. To and a ballroom was added in the sors—he’s founder and chairman of be added to the invitation list, please 1970s, looking out onto one of the Bank of Georgetown; his wife, call the St. John’s parish office, at Georgetown’s finest walled gardens, Deborah, is an interior designer who, 338-1796. designed by Rose Greeley in 1955. Frida Burling pointed out, has deftly — Nancy McKeon

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To Make a Village

he Citizen’s Association of shared their enthusi- Georgetown office was the asm and ideas for our Tvenue for the first official village. As every vil- meeting of the Georgetown Village lage uniquely reflects — an “aging in place” group. The the characteristics of meeting was convened on March 18 its neighborhood, the Discussion at the Georgetown Village meeting by Sharon Lockwood, who has been discussion centered on working on the establishment of a what we want for our Association of Georgetown’s website “village” in Georgetown for two neighborhood. Given our recent expe- —www.cagtown.org. Neighbors who years. The inspiration for the village rience with snow, of course snow wish to be kept informed about is Frida Burling, who is 94 and has shoveling was mentioned. Several and/or the evolution of our Village lived in her house in Georgetown for people said that they wanted our vil- can download the survey (it’s under 51 years. Sharon gave a brief back- lage to be multigenerational. Retired News Items) and send it to Sharon ground of the “village” movement people might be willing to wait for Lockwood at 3019 O Street NW. noting that it was started on Beacon service people, thereby saving leave Hill in Boston by a group of neigh- time for those who could then remain Suggestions for reaching more bors who loved the ambience of their at work. In exchange, younger people people included creating a web site neighborhood. They created services could provide transportation to those and securing the services of a public and social activities to make living in who can no longer drive. Also, the relations person. An important sug- their homes not only possible, but resources of local schools and institu- gestion was made to proceed in phas- enjoyable. Other communities in the tions could be used. High school stu- es, starting with low or no-cost vol- Washington area have created “vil- dents could earn community service unteer services and adding more serv- lages” based on the Beacon Hill credit by helping seniors with comput- ices as money becomes available. A model, including Capitol Hill, er issues. Universities and hospitals group of people signed up to form a DuPont Circle, Palisades and Fox- have expertise that could be valuable. planning group, which will meet on hall, Kalorama and Chevy Chase. April 7 from 6 to 7:30 at Sharon Sharon became a paying member of Much of the discussion focused on Lockwood’s house at 3019 O Street. the Capitol Hill Village two years how to let Georgetowners know If anyone is interested in joining this ago so she could learn how to create about the advantages of forming and group, please contact Sharon at a village in Georgetown. joining Georgetown Village. A survey [email protected] or was sent out last fall, but we heard call 202-361-2482. The meeting was a resounding suc- back from only a few people. The cess. Almost 40 people came and survey is still available on the Citizens —Sharon Lockwood

Matching Challenge Grant for Peabody Room April 30 marks a sad anniversary, that of the 2007 fire that history in the nation. Many of the archival materials in the heavily damaged the Georgetown library. But this is an collection were water-damaged in the fire. excellent time to remind Georgetowners that time is run- To participate in this challenge, please make donations ning out on a generous matching grant that will benefit payable to the “DC Public Library Foundation” and note the library’s Peabody Room, which houses the Georgetown “Peabody” in the memo section of your check. Checks history special collections.The Alice and Russell True Foun- may be mailed to DCPL Foundation, 901 G Street NW, dation will match every dollar up to $50,000 of donations Washington, DC 20001.You can also donate online received by the DC Public Library Foundation by that date. at www.dcplfoundation.org and click “yes” when asked if To kick off the fundraising effort, the True Foundation has you’d like your donation to go to the Georgetown Fund. already made a donation of $10,000. For further information, please contact Anna Velazco, Part of the DC Public Library’s Special Collections, the Executive Director of the DC Public Library Foundation at: Peabody Room contains books, documents, photographs, 202-727-4943, email avelazco.dcplfoundation.org or and artwork spanning three centuries of Georgetown histo- visit www.dcplfoundation.org. ry, one of the most significant collections of neighborhood

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Georgetown Spring Community Clean-up Saturday, April 17, 2010 • Bring the Family

The Georgetown Community Spring Clean-up, sponsored by Also, it will be a great opportunity to get to know all the the Citizens Association of Georgetown and Georgetown young Georgetown students who come to help out. University will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 9 am to After cleaning the streets, we will return to Volta Park for a fab- noon.Volunteers will gather at Volta Park (34th St. and Volta ulous barbeque by the Georgetown University Grilling Society. Place) for bagels, juice and coffee before spreading out to There are no better hamburgers to be had in all of Washing- various areas of east and west Georgetown. All equipment ton. Hot dogs, fixings and drinks will round out the fare. will be supplied including gloves.This is a family event for everyone from the youngsters to grandparents. As always, The rain date (which, of course, we hope not to need) for the we will have some Nifty Nippers to help with pick up and clean-up will be the next day, Sunday, April 18 from 2-5 pm. Save the World wagons for kids to gather cans for recycling. —Brenda Moorman

Shopping Locally There was a terrific letter in last • Griffin Market sells organic • pastries and birthday cakes from month’s newsletter about the 3-50 local milk, eggs and yogurt. Plus Patisserie Poupon and Furin’s Project, which is a nationwide effort they offer nightly dinner pick- • The Dog Shop will wash your to support small businesses. If people ups, hot and ready to go dog were to spend $50 per month in • Yiro for your baby necessities— three local stores, then the local • bathing suits at Jaryam— bottles, nursing supplies, crib summer will be here before you trickle-down effect would be much sheets, kids’ dishes, pacifiers larger than spending money in a know it chain store, where the profits are sent • antique silver from the Christ • P Street Pictures for framing— up to headquarters. We decided to Child Opportunity Shop for they even have affordable troll around town and see what fabu- wedding gifts options lous finds are out there: • Sassanova for spring bags — Jennifer Altemus and • skincare from Morgan’s Pharmacy Annie Lou Berman

NEWSBYTES Georgetown Tree Forum: Q & A on Trees May 5 Ihave a tree in front of my town, the Georgetown BID, Crepe Amour is now open at 3291 M Street serving house/business—where did the Urban Forestry Adminis- innovative crepes (mac ‘n cheese, anyone?) in a fun it come from? Should Iwater tration and Casey Trees. Pre- and hip atmosphere … new boutique M29 it—when and how? Who’s sentations will target the Lifestyle is now open on M and 29th Street near the going to prune it? The tree residents and business own- Four Seasons hotel—it offers everything from men’s is dead/dying—how can I ers of Georgetown and our and women’s apparel to bath and body products … get it removed? Now Ineed specific concerns, including beautiful one-of-a-kind shoes have arrived in a new tree—whom do Icall? the basics of caring for our Georgetown Park with the opening of SimplySoles Maybe I’ll just do it myself— street trees, DC regulations previously of Columbia Heights…the Georgetown do Ineed a permit? How do and permitting policies, and Business Center, 1101 30th Street, Suite 500, is Iget one? Darn dogs are tree-protection protocol. offering free conference rooms for four hours until always “visiting”the tree box, There will be plenty of time April 30 … the grand opening party for the Social and pedestrians are tram- for questions and answers. Safeway is set for May 5, the time to be announced, pling “my”flowers—what to the general re-opening of the store is set for May 6 Mark your calendars: May 5, do—plant more? … a Turkish-influenced menu is now available for 2010 at 6:00 pm, House of lunch and dinner at Morso Express located at 3277 Find the answers to these Sweden, 2900 K Street NW. M Street …the five departed Clear Channel bill- questions and more at the Hope to see you there! first-ever Georgetown Tree boards will not be resurrected thanks to the Disap- —Betsy Emes Forum, presented in partner- proval Resolution passed by the DC Council. Chair, Trees for Georgetown ship with Trees for George-

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All About the Georgetown BID

n behalf of the Georgetown Wisconsin starting in early April. town, Merriment in Georgetown and Business Improvement District This year the Streetscape Committee the French Market (April 23-24)— O(Georgetown BID), I want to will consider extending the program our marketing focus this year is a highlight some of the programs under- to K Street around Washington Har- “Brand Review” of our neighbor- way to strengthen our business envi- bour, including the light posts along hood. This is an initiative that will ronment. The BID’s mission is to keep the boardwalk at the river. allow us to better understand who Georgetown’s commercial district safe, we are, how we differentiate our- clean, accessible and attractive to The BID’s Public Safety program selves from our competition, and businesses, employees, and all visitors. was fortified by a significant budget where we are positioned today in We also partner with CAG on many commitment from the Board this the consumers’ mind. The BID has occasions and value the input we year, due to the success of last year’s engaged The Roan Group, a brand- receive from residents. program which included the addition ing and loyalty-strategy consulting of 12 off-duty police officers on the firm based in the DC metro area. We We know the community is con- streets over the summer months. We are excited about the potential with cerned about the continued health of will implement the same again this this program, and are confident the our businesses and we were heart- year, and expand it to include patrols outcome and data points will help ened to see the recent pleas about beginning this spring. our members adapt, compete and suc- “buying Georgetown.” It has been ceed in this challenging environment. difficult watching some businesses Another program significantly close. But, our store closings are far modified from last year is our Abate- If you want to be kept up to date below the national and regional aver- ment program. The BID Board over- on all of the latest events, promo- ages, and there remains a very strong whelming voted to expand this effort tions and openings at Georgetown interest by local, national and inter- from our original six alleys, and take businesses, you are invited to signup national retail brands to find space in over direct financial responsibility, as for the BID’s weekly email newsletter, Georgetown. When one door closes, well. Four new alleys were added: The Georgetown BIDness, by going another opportunity opens. Paolo’s Alley, Suter’s Lane (runs to www.georgetowndc.com north off Q Street), Book Hill East, Spring is upon us with the BID’s (behind 1645-1651 Wisconsin —James Bracco, Executive Director Flower Basket program that has Avenue), and International Walk, Georgetown Business become a signature look for George- behind the 2800 block of M Street. Improvement District town. We will plant and install 290 [email protected] pink petunia baskets along M and In addition to the BID’s signature community events—Taste of George-

Report Noise and Trash Problems ! 3. Call 311 for trash, rats, etc. [email protected] is a tool for Georgetown residents 4. Send a copy of the report to [email protected] to report quality of life issues or violations of DC regula- and be as specific as possible. tions. After removing the names from the reports, a volun- Examples of reports to gtown411: teer moderator forwards the complaints to CAG. We -Large crowd partying well after 1am at 14xx Street that review them on a monthly basis and look for hot spots prevented me from sleeping. I called MPD at [date] and and trends.These reports assist CAG in working with the [time]. Noise continued for 30 more minutes. appropriate authorities in order to improve the communi- ty so this data is vital.We ask that you take the time to -Photos attached are of trash violations at [xxxx] Street at report every single event you experience.You must still [date] and [time]. I called 311 at [date] and [time]. report problems to the appropriate authority usually by -These photos at my address of xxxx street taken at [date] and calling 311 or 911. [time] , show that my front window was broken and vandalized The process for reporting is as follows: sometime last night. I called the MPD and filed a police report. 1. Note time, address and take photos if able. -I was awoken last night at midnight by shouting and loud car stereo music. Noise was coming from somewhere on block of 2. Call 911 if it is a noise violation, vandalism or other [xxxx] [xx] Street Unable to identify exact location. matters that would involve the MPD.

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April Community Events and Calendar Sat. April 3 Eggstravaganza at ; 10-12; egg roll contest, games, plus photo ops with the Easter Bunny; 1644 31st Street; members $7, nonmembers $10; register at http://eggstravaganza.eventbrite.com Sat. April 10 Dumbarton Concerts Presents Miró Quartet: Simply the Best; 8pm; tickets $32, seniors and students $28; 965-2000, visit www.dumbartonconcerts.org, or email [email protected]. Tues. April 13 GU’s Alliance in Local Living (ALL) Meeting; to discuss community issues with Georgetown residents and students; 6:30 pm; Career Center, Leavey Center 3rd floor; 687-3199. Thurs. April 15 Adult Book Club: Ernest Gaines’ A Lesson Before Dying; 7:30; discuss the book, see the film Thursday, April 22nd; Georgetown Interim Library, 3307 M Street; www.dclibrary.org or 724-8783. Sat. April 17 CAG-GU Community Clean-up; 9-12; meet at Volta Park ball field. Details page 7. Mon. April 19 CAG Meeting: Discussing Georgetown University’s 10-Year Campus Plan; St. John’s Episcopal Church, Blake Hall, 3240 O Street; reception at 7, program begins at 7:30. Thurs. April 22 Georgetown House Tour Patron’s Party; $150 tickets include admission to the tour and tea; to be added to invitation list call the St. John’s parish office 338-1796. Fri./Sat. April 23/24 Open Air Georgetown French Market; 10am-5pm; Book Hill Area, upper Wisconsin Ave. between P and Reservoir; visit www.georgetowndc.com Sat. April 24 Georgetown House Tour; 11am-5pm; admission $50 includes afternoon tea at St. John’s Parish Hall; visit www.georgetownhousetour.com or call 338-1796. [See page 1] Sat. April 24 Learn to Download Digital Material from DC Library; 3pm; learn how to use your library card to download digital library material at home; Georgetown Interim Library, 3307 M Street; call 724-8783. Sat./Sun. April 24/25 Christ Church Georgetown Art Show and Sale; Sat. 11am-4pm & Sun. 10am-2pm; free admittance; O & 31st Streets, entrance on 31st; call 625-0614. Sun Apr. 25 DC Public Library Foundation booksigning and discussion with Kitty Kelley about her book, "Oprah: A Biography" to benefit the Peabody Room; 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Blake Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church.