April 7, 2011
1) Important AMPBID Board meeting Thursday April 14 at 5 PM
2) Reminder about graffiti - please file police reports immediately
3) Michael and Sons Services
4) Value of Metro to businesses - study beginning
5) Adams Morgan Main Street's Very Cherry PopUp Shop - runs until April 16th

1) Important AMPBID Board meeting on Thursday April 14th at 5 PM

The next AMPBID Board meeting is Thursday April 14th at 5 PM in the second floor conference room at College Summit, 1763 Columbia Road, NW (enter building, go down 4-5 stairs, take the elevator to the second floor, turn right, take the next left and the conference room is on your right.)
On the agenda will be a discussion about the (hopefully) temporary elimination of the RDO subsidy, an update on the 18th Street Streetscape project, including a report on the DC Water work that's part of the construction, a report from the marketing committee, an update on the Unity Park vendors, and a resolution against cutting late night service on the Circulator Bus.
Also on the agenda will be a review of the revised AMPBID Business Plan for 2011-2016. The revised Business Plan will be emailed to all voting AMPBID board members for their review prior to the meeting. Once approved by the board, it will be available for review by an any AMPBID member.  More information about where the Business Plan will be available for viewing will be sent next week. The Business Plan is a requirement for the reauthorization of the AMPBID.
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.

2) Graffiti - Please file police reports immediately

We have seen a dramatic increase in graffiti since the weather started to get warmer.
We take photos of all the graffiti and forward those to MPD for their investigation. Our Clean Team does a great job getting the graffiti removed quickly. However we need your help in: 1) identifying who is doing this and 2) reporting the incidence to MPD by filing a police report.
Also it is really important if your business is tagged with graffiti to file a police report. This will help create a case against the perpetrators. Graffiti is a destruction of property crime.

3) Michael and Sons Services


Periodically we are happy to pass along recommendations for companies our BID members work with and are happy with the service.
Brian Harrison, owner, Reef Restaurant, is a long time and happy customer of Michael and Sons Services, so we are passing along his recommendation.
Michael and Son Services, Inc ., is a 35 year old, Class A, fully licensed, bonded and insured contractor who performs commercial and residential work.  Services include: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction/Remodeling, Sewer Jetting, Sewer Excavation, and Water Remediation, Camera Inspections. They are offering 15% off of service calls up to $200 for Adams Morgan BID members and their families.  For service, questions, or concerns contact Clarence or Toyre at 703-677-8088-office or 571-237-2651-mobile.

4) Value of Metro to businesses - study beginning


WMATA has hired AECOMM to look at the “business case for Metro,” how much value transit provides to businesses in the region. http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/04/metro-pays-consultant-make-business-case-agency.
We will follow this study, with the help of the DC BID Council, and will keep you updated on the study's findings.

5) Adams Morgan Main Street runs Very Cherry AdMo PopUp Shop – until April 16

Adams Morgan MainStreet is continuing the Very Cherry PopUp Shop until Saturday, April 16th, in the heart of Adams Morgan at 2421 18th Street, NW.   This spontaneous shop in a vacant retail space has become a shop & exhibit venue where both visitors and locals can find unique items. This colorful, multicultural neighborhood business district hosts all original and hand-made wares for 21 consecutive days & eves; and weekends.
“Very Cherry AdMo Pop Up Shop”2421 18th Street NW  will be open to the to the public through April 16 on Sun-Thurs: Noon till 9pm;  On Fri – Sat: 11am till 10pm.  Partners include: Craft Mafia DC, DSLBD, PN Hoffman, AMPBID, Duplex Diner, Casa Oaxaca, Perry’s , Wok& Roll, & Planet Pet. www.admopopupshop.com
Here is a list of upcoming events in the PopUp Shop:

Friday, April 8th, 4:00p – 5:00p AN OUTSIDE DEMONSTRATION Chin Hamaya along with Ryukyokoku Matsuri Daiko present a wonderful interactive performance.  These Okinawan style drummers come from Maryland and Wisconsin.  Drums, traditional eisa, shisa and more.  We encourage one and all to come join us and experience "Peace through understanding each other's culture"

Stop by Skynear at 2122 18th Street ….Art on 18th is becoming contagious! Skynear & Co is expanding local artists’ displays of the AdMo Pop-Up Shop starting this Friday the 8th, stop by Skynear to see works by locals Avner Ofer and Adams Morgan resident Dana Ellyn. Skynear, promoter of the Arts in Adams Morgan presents local artists of the AdMo Pop-Up Shop. In addition, do some shopping in Skynear for high-end quality modern home furnishings and accessories.

Saturday, April 9th, Noon – 3pm Adult Hoop Jam! with Hoop Zombie, Hoopnotica Certified Instructor

Sunday, April 10th,  Learn the ABC’s of Knitting by Emily’s Temporium – has been moved to Saturday, April 16th , 11am – 1pm.

Tuesday, April 12th, 6pm – 9pm. Tattoo Print Trunk Show by Pinz-N-Needlez. All proceeds go to the American Red Cross. Buy cool $5 prints of unique artist tattoos and proceeds go to help American Red Cross.

Sunday, April 10th - Last day to make purchases for art by Ujama Art, Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow! You don’t want to miss some of these great artists. We have a few more guest artists joining us for a week until the 16th.

( TENTATIVE) Sunday, April 10th, 6p – 8p Blossom Celebration Wine Tasting at Savour Restaurant (2406 18th Street NW)

Friday, April 15th – 10:00am, Shop Opens Early! DC Schools are closed for Emancipation Day!

10:30am, Join Jesse Rae and friends from the Diner for Storytime for Tots - free coffee/tea and yummies for moms/dads/grandmas/grandpas/aunties and more! Age approx. 0 – 4 years old, free!

Friday, April 15th – TBD – Kid’s Hula Hoop Making Workshop with Hoop Zombie, Hoopnotica Certified Instructor
Age approx:  8 -12 yrs. old
Maximum number of attendees: 25
Cost: $10 per child.  Includes basic hoop and tapes for decoration to be provided.

Friday, April 15th – in the works – Tax Day Specials/Emancipation Day/ Schools Off Day specials

Saturday, April 16th Last Day! So Long Farewell Until we Pop Up Somewhere Else and ONLY IN ADAMS MORGAN.

Saturday, April 16th, 11a – 1p  Learn the ABC’s of Knitting by Emily’s Temporium - Emily Wurth (knitter extraordinaire/artist/DC native) teaches some basic stitches. BWB “bring warm bodies” space limited. Learn just the very basics of how to cast on stitches and the knit stitch in this session for true beginners. From what you learn at this workshop, you will be able to make a simple washcloth or scarf. Bring your own worsted weight yarn and size 6-8 kntting needles.

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