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August 23, 2018

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40th Anniversary Adams Morgan Day music lineup and more
Famed D.C. go-go band Trouble Funk (also celebrating their 40th year), highlights D.C.’s longest-running neighborhood festival, taking place Sunday, September 9th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The free event is open to all ages and will highlight the vibrant energy and diverse, creative cultures that define this historic neighborhood.
In addition to Trouble Funk , the musical lineup includes: Adams Morgan Day veterans Mariachi Los Amigos , innovative and soulful DuPont Brass ; West African griot musician, Cheik Hamala Diabate ; all-female Afro-Brazilian percussion group Batala ; Afro-Soul band, Kino Musica ; the feel good funk of Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomers Band ; indie rock band, Lavender ; electronic indie pop band, Atoms Apart ; Colombian rhythms of La Marvela ; a Big Ugly Truck dance party with DJs Pharoah Haqq , Crown Vic , Vico Vibez and Mezcla ; and performances by the divine Ladies of Perry's .
The live entertainment for kids includes award-winning children’s performer and education act The Uncle Devin Show , youth breakdancing demonstrations by The Lab , DJs and more .
Also on tap at the festival is the Humanities Truck , an experimental recording and exhibition space on wheels from American University. Inside the Humanities Truck, you will find Adams Morgan content from the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum’s “ A Right to the City ” exhibition. Also in the Humanities Truck, you will find historic photos of Adams Morgan from the Nancy Shia Collection.
Activities have been expanded this year, to include: a ‘Family Fun Zone’ provided by Volo City Kids Foundation. These and more family-oriented activities will be located at the Marie H. Reed Elementary School and Community Center grounds and adjacent soccer field.
Find more information and updates at http://www.admoday.com , Facebook.com/AdamsMorganDay / and on Twitter at @AdamsMorganDay .  Tax deductible individual donations are accepted at http://ioby.org/adamsmorgan .

>> Important for Adams Morgan businesses <<

Restaurant and bar specials will be listed on the official Adams Morgan Day website
as they receive updates from Adams Morgan businesses.
Click here to access the form.

Adams Morgan PorchFest
is coming October 6!

Last year we broke all the records with over 45 bands playing in a single afternoon around Adams Morgan and this year will be even better! We are still looking for musicians, singers, and bands who are interested in participating, so if you or someone you know is interested, please send them our way. Please note this is an unpaid gig, but we can offer you exposure to the thousands of visitors who attend PorchFest every year as well as an invitation to the private after-party. Interested musical acts can send links (not files) to video or audio of performances to Brian Barrie at bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org .

If you would like to volunteer to help out at PorchFest, please click here .

Mark your calendars: AMPBID Annual Meeting on October 11

You are cordially invited to the Adams Morgan Partnership BID’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street, NW.

We will have elections for five positions on the Board of Directors (3 property owners and 2 business owners). Nominations (per the process in our bylaws) will be accepted until September 11th.

Join us at 9:00 am for a breakfast buffet and at 9:30 am presentations will begin recognizing our Executive Director’s 10th anniversary. We will also give out awards to our Clean Team members.

Please RSVP by October 1 by calling 202.536.9515 or emailing bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org .

Adams Morgan Farmers Market on Saturday!


8:00AM - 1:00PM, RAIN OR SHINE
18th Street and Columbia Road
(Suntrust Plaza)

ADAMS MORGAN FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 8:00AM - 1:00PM
18th Street and Columbia Rd

  • Only a few more week left for PEACH season in our region! We'll have plenty of "pie" quality peaches for sale at 10/lbs or more at $1.00/lb. Half bushes for $25.
  • First week for GALA APPLES, $1.49/lb.
  • Full range of no pesticide SQUASH, TOMATOES (plenty of HEIRLOOMS - $3.29/lb), CUCUMBERS, and other goodies from our farm.
  • We'll also have a variety of PLUMS including PLUOTS.

All our farm fruit and vegetables are grown without chemical pesticides.

We're trying to cut down (and out) the use of non-biodegradable plastic, so please HELP UP and
BRING YOUR OWN BAGS.

See you at the market this Saturday,

Licking Creek Bend Farm

The 2018 CSA Session 2 has started, join anytime

from our friends at Licking Creek Bend Farm:

We hope you will want to be a part of our CSA, visit our farm to see where your food is grown, and be a part of the voices speaking out to preserve healthily grown local food and cherish access to the wonders our earth produces.

WHY A CSA
The intent of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is to partner with the farmer by providing a cash flow to enable the farmer to purchase seeds, hire staff, prepare equipment, plant, nurture and harvest. All of this happens months before the farmer can begin to get income from the sale of produce. The pre-purchase of membership gives the farmer a good sense of how much of our yield is needed for the CSA, which is critical to a smooth operation.

  • There are 3 sessions left to this season - August-September; October; and November.
  • You can sign up for the entire season or by session. Either way, you need to pay before the session begins. So we encourage you to plan accordingly. Early bird prices apply for the whole season.
  • You will get a reminder about two weeks before the beginning of each session, so you should have plenty of time to get your payment to us.

Membership Fee
We are not changing the prices from the last three years even though our costs have risen across the board on seeds, equipment, salaries, etc.! Please check the attached Membership Form for the prices.

Don't hesitate to ask us questions. Check out our web site (www.lickingcreekbendfarm.com), which we are in the process of updating with wonderful new pictures and information.

We are excited about the new season.

Thanks for your support,

Michael, Esther, Charmaine, Justin, Lauren, Hudson, Mita Priya and Jake

Licking Creek Bend Farm


More News

Seminar: Effectively transition hourly employees into successful managers

Savor Strategies is hosting an educational seminar Monday, August 27: "How to effectively transition hourly employees into successful managers."

Guest speakers include Andrew Limberg of Rose's Restaurant Group, Ellen Kassoff Gray of Equinox Restaurant, and Carl Sumter, managing partner and senior hospitality consultant of Savor Strategies.

This seminar will focus on the tools needed to instill effective leadership skills and will also provide an opportunity for all attendees to create and take away a tailored training plan with hands-on guided support from industry experts. Attendees can then return to their respective places of business for further implementation.

Click here for more information and to register

WDCEP solicits support for SXSW 2019 Panels

Public Voting Period Through August 30, 2018

The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development (DMPED) is working to ensure that the District’s innovators, makers, creatives, and government leaders will be making a major impression at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festival next year in Austin, TX. This will mark the Partnership’s seventh trip to SXSW, continuing initiatives that showcase the District as the nation’s capital of inclusive innovation.


WDCEP has worked with a variety of public and private stakeholders including Lyft, The Aspen Institute, Ford Motor Company, LimeBike, District Department of Transportation, Black Girl Ventures, and many others, to develop and submit four session proposals to the SXSW 2019 Panel Picker platform for the “cities, government, and politics” and “entrepreneurs and startups” tracks. These panels highlight how Washington, DC continues to set the standard for cities across the globe.


WDCEP is calling for the support of DC-based businesses, residents and stakeholders to “vote up” and comment on these panels using Panel Picker (below) during the public voting period through August 30, 2018:

Click Here for more information, including program descriptions

#WeDC Fest coming in September

Announcing WeDC Fest - a three-day conference for the innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and government leaders who make Washington, DC the nation's Capital of Inclusive Innovation. The event will feature unique programming and networking opportunities to showcase collaboration and innovation in the world’s most powerful global city.

Learn more and register today at wedcfest.com .

Registration is now open for Entrée DC

Join the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) for the sixth annual Entrée DC event on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Entrée DC is a yearly event that connects the food and beverage industry with DC public and private sector resources. Connect with budding entrepreneurs, thriving businesses and industry giants in the District's hospitality industry. Hear from leaders in the field about how to market, grow and expand your business. Sit down with permitting specialists to learn the ins and outs of regulation and find the right suppliers for your food and beverage industry needs.

Register Here

Click Here for the full calendar

GWHCC Academy: How to Prepare a Winning Federal Proposal
Presented by Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Description ​: This half-day workshop seeks to assist individuals in learning how to respond to a federal request for proposal (RFP). The workshop will address all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle to include: pre-proposal, actions, proposal schedule development, RFP shredding, developing a compliant proposal outline, proper response and management activities, proposal reviews, and proposal production/delivery. Best practices and techniques for proposal development will be presented.

Tuesday, August 28
Time : 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location : 1775 I Street, NW, #1150
Cost : $40-50
Register : Register Here
Contact : Emilia Gomez, egomez@gwhcc.org

More Inclusive, Stronger Busines​s
Presented by Latino Economic Development Center and DC Office of Human Rights

Description ​: Business owners have to deal with the good, the bad and the ugly. Whether it is trying to let go of a worker or to discourage a frequent non-paying patron from entering your store, as a business owner, the way that you interact with others always has larger legal ramifications. The D.C. Office of Human Rights will share critical information about how local civil rights protections impact your business practices. We will discuss what you are legally required to do for public accommodations and to prevent employment discrimination. There will also be an overview of the District’s language access program that mandates business grantees of the local government to provide interpretation services for residents with limited English proficiency.

Tuesday, August 28
Time : 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location : WeWork Building, 641 S Street, NW
Cost : Free
Register : Register Here
Contact : Daniel Friedman, dfriedman@ledcmetro.org

Sponsorship Opportunities

Jump on board with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID and sponsor one of our community events. Sponsorship will not only allow you to partner with our community, but also to reach some of the most desirable demographics in the city. Upcoming Fall events include Adams Morgan Porchfest on October 6 and the Apple Festival including Apple Pie contest at the end of October.

For more information about sponsorships,

contact Kristen Barden via email or at 202-997-0783

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