January 2, 2015

Neighborhood News

FREE Small Business Legal Advice Clinic - January 10

Nominate a Small Business for the National Small Business Week Awards - deadline is January 5

Mayor's Town Hall Meeting - January 17th

SLS Winter Classes - Winter Session

Neighborhood News

1) AMPBID January 2015 Board meeting

Just a quick reminder that the January 2015 AMPBID Board meeting will be Tuesday January 13th at 5 pm at the Festival Center at 1640 Columbia Road, NW. Hope you can join us!

Board members: Please call or email Kristen at 202-997-0783 or kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org if you are unable to attend. Otherwise we will assume you are attending. Thanks.

2) New business that opened recently

BUL (pronounced "boool" - the name is Korean for fire or light) opened on December 30th at 2431 18th Street, NW - in the former Cafe Lautrec space.

BUL is DC's first pojangmacha specializing in Korean street and comfort foods from Jonathan Cho of Sakuramen just a couple doors away.

The Washington Post had a great preview on December 23rd in case you missed it:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2014/12/23/sakuramen-owners-to-open-bul-in-adams-morgan-on-dec-30/

Their hours are:

Tuesday -Thursday 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Fridays 4:30 to 11 pm

Saturdays 11:30 am to 11 pm

Sunday 11:30 am to 10 pm

Closed on Mondays

Simone Jacobson is the General Manager

bul@buldc.com

202-733-3921

3) News from the folks at 18th and U Duplex Diner

From their Facebook post just before the holidays:

After many months of planning, I am happy to share some exciting news: The Duplex Diner will have new owners in the coming days! After thirteen years of first being an employee and then owning and operating the Duplex, I have decided the time is right for me to sell the Diner. I am proud that the Diner has continued to be a DC institution: a place where locals get togeth er to enjoy a stiff drink or two, while sharing a good meal together. And while I am sad to leave this place that holds so many memories for me, I am excited for my future plans...stay tuned for an update in 2015.

I am also very excited for the future of the Diner! Its new proprietors, Mark Hunker and Jeff McCracken, already own two fantastic restaurants in Rehoboth Beach, Eden and Jam Bistro, and are sure to continue their success at the Duplex. They have chosen our very own bartender, Kelly Laczko, to be the General Manager and handle the daily operations of the restaurant. I am delighted to be handing over the keys into their capable hands.

The success of the Diner is a combination of a great staff, a fantastic space and, most importantly, our loyal customers. I cannot thank you enough for the many years of wonderful memories I have shared with you and look forward to creating new ones as a customer and continued supporter of the Diner.

Thank you again,
Kevin

4)  STROGA's January Calendar

YOGA Basics Workshop


Saturday, January 3, 2014  at 4pm

This workshop will help you build the foundation of your yoga practice and enable you to participate in all of the yoga classes offered at STROGA, with a new degree of confidence, strength and flexibility.

YOGA 4 Kids!

Sundays at 1:30pm

Yoga is a fun and creative way for children to learn how to move their bodies, focus and calm their minds. Yoga also helps children develop a sense of community, while encouraging friendships with other kids. This weekly yoga class is appropriate for children ages 4-7. Parents are welcome to stay and watch the class!

Rocket YOGA


Tuesdays at 8:15pm with Mimi
Thursdays at 8:15pm with Lisa

Experience a dynamic, challenging, and vigorous yoga practice. Come and check out the yoga class everybody's talking about!

SWEAT Fitness Party

Join us for a fun, high energy, whole body workout, like no other! Guaranteed to burn 500+ calories, build muscle, shape your core, and leave your body looking right, all while having a good time. Led by one of DC's top trainers, Coach G, paired up with one of DC's best DJ's, DJ G-Ray, this is a experience you don't want to miss!  Please visit our website for class times.


Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Peace,
Stacey

Stacey Rusch
Yoga Director
STROGA
1808 Adams Mill Road, NW


Office:  (202) 238-9642
Mobile:  (202) 509-5160
Email:  staceyr@stroga.com
Web: www.stroga.com

5) News from the Potter's House at 1658 Columbia Road, NW

Baristas, Cashiers, Dishwashers / Prep Cooks Wanted - The Potter's House
The Potter's House is seeking baristas, cashiers, and dishwashers / prep cooks to be part of our relaunch team.
Part-time and full-time positions are available at good wage levels and with tips. Full-time positions come with employer-provided health insurance.
We are seeking people with the experience and skills we need (specialty coffee, local retail, fast-paced restaurant) as well as a community-minded spirit and a desire to learn and grow as a team.
Interested applicants are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend one of two orientations:
Tuesday, January 6 or Wednesday, January 14 .
They will both begin at 6pm and be held at 1658 Columbia Rd. NW.
ABOUT US:
The Potter's House is a cafe, bookstore, and event space in Adams Morgan. Founded in 1960, it has been an important neighborhood gathering place and helped to spur numerous social justice efforts. Following a major renovation, The Potter's House will re-open in early 2015 with a redesigned space and exciting new offerings.
Our cafe will draw from the diverse culinary and cultural streams that make this city great. Think unique artisanal sandwiches, soups, and salads alongside sweet treats and savory pastries. Paired with our food menu will be a third wave coffee and tea program featuring Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi Tea.
For more information, check out pottershousedc.org .

Tim
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Tim Kumfer
Transition Manager
The Potter's House
1658 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-232-5483

FREE Small Business Legal Advice Clinic - January 10th

Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic -

Meet 1-on-1 With a Lawyer for Free!

Sponsored by the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, Rhode Island Avenue NE Main Street and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. If enough Adams Morgan business owners are interested, we could host a similiar program here. Let Kristen know at 202-997-0783.

If you are an existing or aspiring small business owner, meet one-on-one with attorneys at this brief advice legal clinic. You can get answers to questions about business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other legal matters related to running a small business. Even if you do not have specific questions, come and tell us about your business for general advice. The attorneys may be able to address issues before they become problems!

Saturday, January 10, 2015
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
3600 John McCormack Drive
Washington, DC 20017

Closest Metro: Brookland Metro Station

Please bring any documents relevant to the issues you wish to discuss. This is a walk-in clinic; however, if you wish to pre-register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-brief-advice-legal-clinic-catholic-university-law-school-tickets-14899505823

If you have any questions, contact Darryl Maxwell, Managing Attorney at 202-737-4700, ext. 3369.

Language translation services are available upon request.

Nominate a small business for National Small Business Week Awards

The U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington Metropolitan District Office is proud to announce we are accepting nominee applications for all the 2015 National Small Business Week Award categories.

Let’s show our support and appreciation of our local small business community by submitting nominees for the following award categories:

Award Selections:
•   Small Business Person of the Year Awards – anyone/self- nomination
•   Small Business Exporter of the Year  - anyone/self- nomination
•   Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award  - may only be nominated by a Federal agency
•   Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award  - may only be nominated by a Federal prime contractor
•   Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence  - self-nomination
•   8(a) Graduate of the Year Award  - anyone/self-nomination
•   Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award - anyone/self- nomination
•   Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award - anyone/self- nomination

Nomination Deadline:
January 5, 2015 by 3:00 p.m.

Online Submission and Guidelines:
http://awards.sba.gov
Please consult the nomination guidelines prior to submitting a nomination.  Some of the awards have limitations on who may nominate a candidate for the award.


Award nominations may be submitted one of three ways: (1) through SBA’s online portal ( http://awards.sba.gov ); (2) in hard copy via mail to address below; or (3) hand delivered to address below.  No matter which method is chosen, nomination deadline is January 5, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington Metropolitan Area District Office
Attn: Shuraie L. Mackin
409 3rd Street, SW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6392

For More Information:


If you have questions about SBA’s award nominations or award criteria, please contact Shuraie Mackin at (202) 205-6392 or shuraie.mackin@sba.gov .

Mayor's Town Hall Meeting - January 17th
Hello Ward 1 Residents,
Citizen representation is needed from Ward 1 for the Mayor's Town Hall Meeting!

A partnership of DC Vote , DC Working Families , National Institute for Civil Discourse , the Urban Institute with technical support from HR&A Advisors ,

Talking Transition DC is bringing together thousands of Washingtonians to join open conversations about our city’s most pressing public policy issues, share ideas, and raise questions that affect every neighborhood and every ward. Over the next few months, Talking Transition DC will host policy discussions, neighborhood canvasses, an online survey, and a Town Meeting to solicit input from everyday citizens who are often left out of critical leadership transitions. These independent, public conversations, which will inform Mayor-elect Bowser’s transition team, will take place on five platforms. The Town Hall meeting is the last of those:

TOWN HALL MEETING –The National Institute for Civic Discourse will present an innovative, high-tech town meeting that will engage a demographically representative sample of several hundred Washington, DC residents in facilitated discussion. Participants will provide input on policy issues and ideas that citizens believe should be the highest priorities for the new mayor.  This interactive public engagement event will include small group discussions and keypad polling to prioritize important issues and choices facing our city. The results of the Town Meeting will be shared directly with the Mayor-Elect.
REGISTER TODAY! SEATING IS LIMITED!
www.TalkingTransitionDC.com

TOWN HALL MEETING

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM • Doors Open at 9:00 AM

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington DC 20001

FREE LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED!

SLS Classes - Winter Session

All classes are held at the Festival Center at 1640 Columbia Road, NW

*Understanding the Conflict in Israel/Palestine"

January 21, 2015 - February 25, 2015 Wednesday Evenings 7pm – 9pm

This six-week course will use the new congregational study, "Zionism Unsettled", to explore the origins of the conflict in Israel/Palestine from the points of view of all of participants- Israelis, Palestinians, Muslims, Jewish and Christian advocates, as well influences from world governments. We will explore the claims of Zionism, as well as critiques from a wide range of Christian theologians. Jewish peace activists are included in the study. We will welcome a lively, inclusive discussion among participants as we engage in this foundational study.

** Susan Bell and Paul Verduin , co-chairs of the local Sabeel group, and Bshara Nassar , a Palestinian who is a passionate advocate of the non- violent peace movement, will mentor  this class.

*Biblical Justice: Un-American Activity?

January 20, 2015 - March 10, 2015 Tuesday Evenings 7pm – 9pm

Have you noticed a tension between the biblical vision of justice and the image prevailing in the U.S.? How does our blindfolded woman, carefully balancing the scales, stack up against the undisguised bias of Biblical Justice? The original biblical-language word for Justice denotes “showing mercy to the poor.”  Watching Americans react to 9/11, South African Methodist Bishop Peter Storey, once prison chaplain to Nelson Mandela, warned: "You need to confront the great disconnect between the compassion of most Americans and the ruthless way American power is experienced by the poor of the earth. You have to help good people see how they have let their institutions do their sinning for them.” We invite a diverse group to share this journey, which will include stories of personal experiences with injustice and draw on Daniel Maguire’s book A Moral Creed for All Christians. We’ll try to discern what each of us might be called to do to confront injustice.

**Ray McGovern leads the Speaking Truth to Power part of Tell the Word. His bio and writings on faith and justice can be found at raymcgovern.com .

*A Suff eri ng Hope, Af ri can Ameri cans and t he Cross “Part 2”

January 20, 2015 - February 24, 2015 Tuesday Evenings 7pm – 9pm

In The Cross and the Lynching Tree, renowned theologian James Cone tells the story of how African Americans came to view their lives in relation to the cross of Calvary. Tracing white supremacy and black survival across the century stretching the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, it explores how Christian faith fueled resistance to racial terror and claimed triumph amidst tragedy. This course will provide space both to share the pain of racial oppression and voice hope for a reconciled future. Just as the cross was transformed from a symbol of terror to a sign of hope, perhaps honestly confronting our nation’s history can point towards our communal redemption. We will use the book, “The Cross and the Lynching Tree,”  by Dr. James Cone

**Joseph Deck is the Executive Director of the Festival Center and Minister to Men at Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church

Click on www.festivalcenter.org and go to programs & find Servant Leadership School for registrations., or call (202)328-0072.

Cost:  $50 for first time students, $100 for continuing and returning students