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Neighborhood News
Getting ready for snow - details about the new law
Second to last (for the season) Adams Morgan Farmer's Market - December 12
Roof top farming - save money while saving the planet!
Nominate a Small Business for the SBA 2016 Awards
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Neighborhood News
1)
Adams Morgan Holiday Gift Guide - deadline extended to today
The gift-giving holidays are right around the corner and here in Adams Morgan, you'll be sure to find something for everyone on your list!
We are putting together a holiday holiday gift guide of ideas designed to delight and amaze. We will send to the media as well as promote through our social media channels.
Please send a JPG photo of a gift item, gift certifcate, whatever you would like...and a short description by COB TODAY to
kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org
or
nathan@18thstreetmedia.com
and we'll promote these.
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2) Lights of Adams Morgan contest and announcement of
winners with Mayor Bowser on December 16th
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Join Mayor Muriel Bowser to Congratulate
The Lights of Adams Morgan
Winners at 6:00 pm on
Wednesday, December 16 at Grand Central, 2447 18th Street, NW
• Learn the results of
The Lights of Adams Morgan
contest
• See who won for the best holiday decorations
• Join Mayor Muriel Bowser in congratulating the winners.
• Meet your Adams Morgan friends and neighbors.
Voting in
The Lights of Adams Morgan
contest continues through Tuesday,
December 15. Decide which business and residences have the best holiday
decorations, and email your choices to:
TheLightsofAdamsMorgan@gmail.com
Then, at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 16, come to Grand Central (at
2447 18th Street) to join Mayor Muriel Bowser in congratulating the
contest winners.
To learn more, visit The Lights of Adams Morgan’s Facebook page
(
https://www.facebook.com/LightsofAdamsMorgan
)
follow us on Twitter (@LightsofAdMo) or email
john.zottoli@gmail.com
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3) Life Asset Holiday Market - December 12-13
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Dear Friends,
We invite you to join Life Asset's growing entrepreneurial community of
change-making entrepreneurs, volunteers, partners, funders and friends
to expand collaboration and support of talented local entrepreneurs.
Join us for
Holiday Market, Reception & Online Auction:
HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday & Sunday
December 12 & 13
11am - 5pm
Shop for original artwork, hand-made items, and a variety of services
directly from Life Asset’s entrepreneurs at 2448A 18th Street NW,
Washington DC 20009.
Reception: Saturday December 12 from 6 to 7:30 pm
Enjoy food and a short presentation by Life Asset and our entrepreneurs
together with donors, volunteers, partners and friends at 2448A 18th
Life Asset will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items. The funds
will go to provide micro-loans and training to low-income entrepreneurs.
The online auction ends on Dec 13 at 9pm.
Support your local entrepreneurs and artists!
AND MANY MORE ENTREPRENEURS........
Life Asset is a nonprofit organization that provides training and microloans
to help launch and grow successful small businesses. We are pleased that
our strategically located office in Adams Morgan can showcase products
from some of our entrepreneurs. Our mission is to empower people through
affordable financial products, services, and education, thereby promoting
self-help and self-respect for lower-income residents in Washington, DC
metropolitan area. We are also in the process of starting a credit union.
Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
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4) Morton Fine Art and Maya Freelon Asante
Morton Fine Art is excited to share that MAYA FREELON ASANTE is one of Google's partner artists for OnHub Makers -
making home internet look a little more like home!
Google
invited her and a handful of other makers to create custom shell designs for the OnHub from TP-Link. See her design and others as well as download instructions to make your own!
g.co/onhubmakers
In addition to the new shell designs that Google introduced, they shared the files with artists, designers, and makers from around the world to create their own OnHub shells. Now it's your turn. See their designs and get inspired to make your own.
Don't miss the opportunity to congratulate MAYA FREELON ASANTE in person at the opening of her solo exhibition
Impermanence
this Saturday, December 12th from 2pm-6pm at Morton Fine Art!
Impermanence
A solo exhibition of new artwork by MAYA FREELON ASANTE
Saturday, December 12th, 2015 - January 5th, 2016
OPENING DAY RECEPTION
Saturday, December 12th 2pm-6pm
The artist will be in attendance.
EXHIBITION LOCATION
Morton Fine Art (MFA)
1781 Florida Ave NW (at 18th & U Sts)
Washington, DC 20009
HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
5) Bourbon to host One Eight Distillery event on December 17th
ONE EIGHT DISTILLING PARTNERS WITH BOURBON FOR
UNTITLED NO. 5 TASTING EVENT
Adams Morgan restaurant to host distillery for night of tasting, cocktails
WHO:
This month
One Eight Distilling
celebrates the release of “Untitled No.5” with a tasting event at
Bourbon
dining saloon. The night will feature free samples and a chance to talk with One Eight distillers as well as Bourbon’s craft cocktails using Untitled No. 5 and other One Eight spirits.
WHAT:
The fifth in a series of finished whiskeys, “Untitled No.5” is a 4 year-old Tennessee sour mash whiskey finished at One Eight Distilling for four months in a
Sandeman Tawny Port
barrel. Burnt sienna in color, this whiskey marries dried black fruits and musky port lees on the nose with luscious sweetness balanced by a light, smoky char and finishing with long notes of dark chocolate for an entirely distinctive whiskey.
WHEN:
December 17
7-9pm
WHERE:
Bourbon
2321 18th Street NW
(Adams Morgan)
Washington, DC 20009
WHY:
Bourbon is the only restaurant carrying Untitled No. 5 and will offer free tastings for one night only!
SOCIAL:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
6) MPD Third District Holiday Party - December 16th
THIRD DISTRICT HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Third District Station
1620 V Street, NW
Jeffery Carroll, Commander
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
5:00pm - 8:00pm
COME OUT AND JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR TOGETHER!
There will be an appearance by Santa and Mrs Claus and a couple of Elves!
There will be food, drink and DJ!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marco Santiago at 202-671-6604 or
marco.santiago@dc.gov
7) Now hiring: Mint Ambassadors for Q1 2016!
MINT is currently hiring ambassadors for January, February, and March–one hour every week of spreading the good word about MINT. The basic requirements are a passion for the MINT mission, a bubbly personality, and a somewhat flexible schedule.
This year has been a lot of fun and we’re expanding our roster again. Looking forward to lots of indoor and outdoor events. Compensation is our undying gratitude and a FREE Dual- Club Membership!
Apply to
patrick@mintdc.com
. Include a letter about why you’d like to be part of the team.
8) Celebrate the New Year at Little Fountain Cafe!
Come ring in the New Year with us!
New Year's Eve is just around the corner...as usual, we are offering a special menu that night, Thurs, Dec 31, 2015.
Four courses - $55, such a deal!!!!!
Reservations are recommended. Please call 202-462-8100 for reservations. (Groupon vouchers will be accepted-1 per table.)
Happiest of holidays to all!
New Year's Eve Menu
Little Fountain Cafe
202-462-8100
2339 18th St, NW, Washington DC 20009
little.fountain2@verizon.net
littlefountaincafe.com
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Getting ready for snow - details about the new law
This winter, DPW will begin enforcing the Winter Sidewalk Safety Act(see below for details), which imposes a fine on District property owners who fail to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks, curb cuts and curb ramps abutting their property within 8 hours of day light after snow has ceased from falling. The details of the new law are below:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF FINAL RULEMAKING
The Director of the Department of Public Works, pursuant to the authority set forth in Section 8 of An Act providing for the removal of snow and ice from the paved sidewalks of the District of Columbia, effective March 11, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-211, 61 DCR 13074 (December 26, 2014)) (the Act), and Mayor’s Order 2015-174, dated June 25, 2015, hereby gives notice of the adoption of a new Chapter 17 (Winter Sidewalk Safety) of Title 24 (Public Space and Safety) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR).
The adopted rules provide guidance on compliance with the Act, set forth the penalty for failure to comply, and establish a process by which a senior citizen or resident with a disability may self-certify his or her exemption from compliance.
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in the D.C. Register on August 21, 2015 at 62 DCR 011600. No comments were received during the comment period. Comments received after the comment period were considered; however, no changes were made to the rulemaking. The rules were adopted as final on October 5, 2015, and will become effective upon publication of this notice in the D.C. Register.
Chapter 17, WINTER SIDEWALK SAFETY, of Title 24 DCMR, PUBLIC SPACE AND SAFETY, is added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 17 WINTER SIDEWALK SAFETY
1700 WINTER SIDEWALK SAFETY: GENERAL PROVISIONS
1700.1 Each owner of a commercial or residential building or property in the District shall remove snow and ice from any paved sidewalks, curb cuts, and curb ramps abutting the building or property within eight (8) hours of daylight after the snow or other precipitation has ceased falling, regardless of the source of the accumulation.
1700.2 The owner may delegate this responsibility to a tenant, occupant, lessee, or other individual (referred to in this chapter as a “delegee”) by written agreement.
1701 DUTIES OF OWNER OR DELEGEE
1701.1 In carrying out his or her obligation under Section 1700, the owner or delegee shall:
(a) Clear the entire width of the sidewalk or to a width of thirty-six inches (36ʺ), whichever is less. If only a width of thirty-six inches (36ʺ) is required to be cleared under this paragraph, the owner or delegee shall ensure that the sidewalk is cleared in a continuous path;
(b) Clear all curb ramps that provide access to the sidewalk, regardless of the source of snow accumulation;
(c) Clear all curb cuts abutting the property, regardless of the source of the snow accumulation; and
(d) Place snow or ice in the tree box area or in the grassy area adjacent to the sidewalk. If no tree box or grassy area is present, the owner shall place the snow or ice in the area of the sidewalk adjacent to the curb but not in the street or bicycle lane.
1701.2 If snow or ice cannot be removed without damaging the sidewalk, the owner or delegee shall cover the snow or ice with sand, sawdust, or another appropriate substance to render the sidewalk safe for pedestrian travel.
1702 PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY
1702.1 If the owner or delegee fails to properly remove or cover snow or ice within twenty-four (24) hours after the snow or other precipitation has ceased to fall, the Mayor or his or her designated agent may issue a notice of violation for the failure to comply with this section.
1702.2 No more than one (1) notice of violation may be issued within a twenty-four (24) hour period for the same property.
1702.3 The fine imposed for a violation shall be:
(a) Twenty-five dollars ($25) for a residential property; and
(b) One hundred and fifty dollars ($150) for a commercial property.
1702.4 A notice of violation issued under this subsection shall be adjudicated pursuant to the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-100; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-801 et seq.).
1703 EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS
1703.1 A residential property owner who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older or who is disabled shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
1703.2 If such an owner is issued a notice of violation, it shall be a complete defense if the owner self-certifies that he or she is sixty-five (65) years of age or older or disabled, unless the District shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the certification is false or does not meet the standards set forth in Subsection 1703.1 of this section.
1703.3 For the purposes of this section an owner is disabled if the owner:
(a) Has been determined to have a disability pursuant to a government assistance program; or
(b) Has evidence from a medical doctor that he or she is unable to, or should not, undertake the physical activity required to remove ice or snow.
1703.4 For the purposes of the exemption set forth in this section, the property must be owner-occupied and residential.
1799 DEFINITIONS
1799.1 For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Commercial property - property that does not receive District government solid waste collection service.
Curb cut – a depression or opening in the curb along the traveled portion of a roadway created to permit the travel of motor vehicles from the roadway to property adjacent to the roadway.
Curb ramp – a ramp cutting through a curb or built up to the curb, generally designed to provide an accessible path to individuals with disabilities, such as a ramp leading from a roadway to a sidewalk.
Residential property - property that receives District government solid waste collection service (residential buildings containing three (3) or fewer dwelling units) as defined in 24 DCMR § 1399.1.
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Second to last Adams Morgan Farmer's Market (for the season) - Saturday December 12th
ADAMS MORGAN FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
8:00AM - 1:00PM
RAIN, SHINE, SNOW, SLEET, HAIL.....
Only 1 more Saturday market before the end of the season (December 19)
This week we'll again have more of those addictive local PEANUTS!
Yes, we'll have a wide selection of eating APPLES. We'll also have cooking quality APPLES (at .99/lb by the basket).
We'll do another CIDER PRESSING on Wednesday - so those of you who brought us empty jugs with your contact info, can pick up your cider. We will have some extra to sell, so come early! We served the cider for Thanksgiving and it is indescribably delicious! This will be an "acidic" pressing made mostly from our STAYMAN-WINESAP APPLES. So if you want to make "hard cider" this is the batch!
We've had rave reviews for our "cured" no pesticide SWEET POTATOES. Try some of the intensely sweet small ones.
We'll also have our own pesticide-free KALE, TURNIPS, BROCCOLI and CARROTS. The CARROTS, in 5 colors, are amazing. And, a bargain at $1.25/bunch.
There are 4 varieties of POC CHOI and TATCHOI. Try them.
...as well as other seasonal goodies.
We have the last few jars of our RAW HONEY. They make wonderful gifts in a basket along with our apples!
if you want to order a CHRISTMAS TREE, make sure you pick up a flyer at the market and are on our mailing list. Those of you who ordered a tree/wreath/rope, they will be waiting for you to take them home Saturday! We'll have a few extras that are not spoken for, but there has been such a demand this year, come early. We'll bring trees down for the next two weeks as well, but to be sure you get what you want, please order NO LATER THAN MONDAY for that Saturday's delivery. Our CHRISTMAS TREE flyer is also on our website
www.licking
creekbendfarm.com
to see what varieties we have and how to order. Please provide us with all the information requested.
HOW TO ORDER
:
Please email
esiegel2@igc.org
and place your order WHICH
MUST
INCLUDE: 1.
your name, 2. email, 3. phone, 4. type of tree, 5. height, and 6. pick up location, 7. when you want to pick up, 8. wreath order, 9. Rope (#ft) order,
ASAP.
We'll bring trees down to Takoma Park on Wednesdays until Christmas. We also come Saturday mornings to the
Adams Morgan Farm Market
(8:00am – 1:00pm) until December 19th.
Please pay by check
.
Please mark your pick up date on your calendar
. Bring bungee cord and rope. If you’d like to ride up to the farm and pick a tree, I like the company.
We're now on Instagram (which I haven't a clue about! but we're told "everyone" is doing it). So please check us out at:
https://instagram.com/lickingcreekbendfarm/
Follow us @lickingcreekbendfarm
The market will continue every Saturday
through
Dec 19 (the week before Christmas).
Don't forget to bring your bags.
See you Saturday at the market,
Michael, Esther, Justin, Julia, Lindsay and Luisa
Licking Creek Bend Farm
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Roof Top Farming - save money while saving the planet
Up Top Acres
designs, builds and operates rooftop farms. Through the modification of industry standard intensive green roof technology, the rooftop farms provide development teams and building owners with a tool to meet their sustainability goals while turning a profit.
Up Top Acres offers developers the expertise and streamlined approach to comply with stormwater regulations while monitoring and capitalizing on the financial incentives, marketing opportunities, and positive environmental benefits provided by rooftop farming.
They currently operate three rooftop farms, totaling 10,000 square feet, that provide produce to local restaurants and residents, and have plans to open another 20,000 square feet of rooftop farm space next year.
Up Top Acres rooftop farms:
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Generate up to 16 LEED credits
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Fulfill mandatory stormwater regulations by capturing 70-100% of storm water
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Reduce heating and cooling costs by as much as 20%
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Generate rental income
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Qualify for DOEE’s greenroof rebate and the DC Urban Farm and Food Security Act’s 90% real property tax abatement for land leased for agricultural purposes
or call 202-207-5740. They need a minimum of 2,500 square feet to do a rooftop farm on your roof.
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Nominate a Small Business for 2016 SBA Awards
Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today for the
2016 Small Business Awards.
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington Metropolitan District Office is proud to announce we are accepting nominee applications for the 2016 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
• 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
Nominations are currently being accepted online at
http://awards.sba.gov
. In addition to the website, nominations can also be sent directly to:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington Metropolitan Area District Office
Attn: Shuraie L. Mackin
409 3rd Street, SW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: (202) 205-6392
Nomination Deadline:
January 11, 2016 by 3:00 p.m.
Online Submission and Guidelines:
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 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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
.
Note:
WMADO serves the District of Columbia, Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia. The District of Columbia is treated as a state for this purpose. Therefore, WMADO will select three Small Business Persons of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and 8(a) Graduate of the Year; one from District of Columbia, one from southern Maryland and one from Northern Virginia. WMADO award winners from Maryland and Virginia will go on to compete for the respective State award against winners from Maryland and Virginia District Offices. If they win at the State level they will go on to compete at the National level. The Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and 8(a) Graduate of the Year from the District of Columbia will go on to compete at the National level.
WMADO will host an awards ceremony on May 4, 2016 to recognize all its local award winners.
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