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November 2, 2017

Congrats to the Apple Pie Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone for a great event on Saturday at the Annual Adams Morgan Apple Festival!

In addition to the heirloom apple tasting courtesy of Licking Creek Bend Farm, we had a very successful apple pie contest and pie slice sale. The pies were amazing, the judges were great, and all of you were very generous buying slices to support Joseph's House ! We raised almost $1,300 dollars to help support the wonderful work they do.


The winners of the pie contest:

And special thanks to our judging panel:

IMPORTANT: Commercial Property Tax Survey of DC Small Businesses

CNHED’s Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Working Group is conducting a short survey to gather input from local small businesses on the cost of doing business in the District of Columbia. This survey was developed in response to concerns that the changes to the District’s commercial property assessment process, as of FY 2015, may be having an adverse effect on local small, independently-owned businesses.

If you are a small business owner, please answer the survey questions; it only takes a few minutes.

The collected information will be used to educate and inform District agencies and DC Council members, and to make a compelling case for changes to the commercial property tax. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, November 10th.

Survey Link

Adams Morgan Farmers Market on Saturday

The market is open on Saturdays through December 23 at 18th Street and Columbia Road, 8:00am - 1:00pm, rain or shine, featuring the Licking Creek Bend Farm, Star Hollow Farm, Remi's Flowers and Plants, Girardot's Crumbs Bakery, and Groff's Content Farm (meats and cheeses).

Pepco warns of scam in Adams Morgan

From Pepco:

October 30, 2017

To our valued customers:

We want to advise you about a scam targeting customers in the Adams Morgan area. Individuals who are not Pepco employees or authorized vendors are representing themselves as Pepco employees to extract payments from customers. This activity is not authorized by Pepco.

Please be aware of these red flags:

  • Individuals call a customer’s land-line or mobile device with a phone number and caller ID that appears to be from Pepco – this is known as “spoofing.” The caller informs the customer that their account balance is past due, and that service will be disconnected – usually within the next hour.
  • The caller instructs the customer to purchase a prepaid debit card immediately and then call back the “Pepco representative” at a number the caller provides.
  • The caller asks for the customer’s prepaid debit card number and PIN number, which grants them immediate access to the funds.

Important information to help protect customers:

  • Pepco will never ask a customer with a delinquent account to purchase a prepaid debit card to avoid disconnection.
  • Customers can make payments online, by phone, by mail, or in person.
  • Customers with delinquent accounts receive an advance disconnection notification with the regular monthly billing – never in a single notification one hour before disconnection.
  • If you suspect someone is trying to scam you, hang up and call the local police; then contact Pepco at (202) 833-7500. Do not dial the phone number provided by the unsolicited caller.

At Pepco, we take seriously our role in helping customers protect the safety and security of their financial information. It is part of our purpose: delivering customers, safe, reliable, and affordable energy.

Thank you,
Donna Cooper
Pepco Region President

What are your Small Business Saturday plans?

Let us know if you're having specials, sales, etc. and we'll help you get the word out.

Starting on November 15, AMPBID staff will be distributing Small Business Saturday swag and goodies
to help you let your customers know that your business is participating.

Please contact Brian Barrie at bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org for more information
and/or to share your promotions.

Grand Opening on November 14: Mary's Center Behavioral Health Services
Come out for free screenings, food, and information about services available at Mary's Center .
Tuesday, November 14
8 AM - 1:30 PM
Mary's Center, 2333 Ontario Rd NW
The grand opening includes:
  • Free vision screening for children (5+ years old) and adults from 8am to 1:30pm
  • Free prescription glasses, if needed
  • Free depression screenings in a private place from 10:30am to 1:30pm
  • Free fresh Farmer’s Market non-perishable produce
  • Free Food and Refreshment
  • Scheduling appointments for any Mary's Center service
Full event details are provided here: http://www.maryscenter.org/BHSGrandOpening
Guest speakers include:
  • HyeSook Chung, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
  • Tanya A. Royster, Director for the DC Department of Behavioral Health
  • Ely Ross, Director Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Mildred Williams, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Mary’s Center
  • David Tatro, Chief Operating Officer, Mary’s Center & the NAM Knights
The Mary’s Center BHS expansion allows individuals to receive care with dignity, privacy, and the understanding that they will be treated with kindness and support. Learn more about the following featured services at the grand opening event:
  • Medication Assisted Treatment for heroin-opioid abuse
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • School Based Mental Health program
Mary's Center will also be recognizing Veterans Day with a local band performance and information about their Health for Heroes initaitive.

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DC Health Link Enrollment Day and Health Fair

Date: November 4, 2017
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Daylight Savings Time is on November 5

From the Metropolitan Police Department:

Restaurants, taverns, hotels, and other on-premises establishments will have an extra hour to operate as a result of Daylight Saving Time.

Clocks will fall back one hour from 2 am to 1 am on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 5, creating an extra hour in the day. Establishments that normally operate at 2 am will automatically gain an additional hour to conduct business. Establishments will be required to stop all sales and service of alcoholic beverages by 3 am unless the establishment's license states otherwise. No registration is required to participate.

Licensees that have questions can contact the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration by emailing or by calling (202) 442-4423.

ABRA 2018 Extended Holiday Hours
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is informing licensees of eligible holidays for the 2018 Extended Holiday Hours Program.
Next year, licensees enrolled in the program will be able to stay open later during 11 different District and Federal holidays, which includes three separate three-day holiday weekends. The complete calendar can be reviewed on ABRA's website.
Licensees registered for the Extended Holiday Hours Program during 2017 will be automatically eligible to participate in the program during 2018. A complete list of registered establishments as of this year’s Veterans Day is available on ABRA’s website. Check to see which licensees are registered.
Licensees of on-premises establishments that are not already enrolled in the program but want to participate would need to register to do so. In order to enroll, a licensee would need to submit a registration form and public safety plan to ABRA at least 30 days prior to the first holiday a licensee would like to participate. Once a licensee is registered and approved, the registration will be valid for the calendar year and each year thereafter. There is no fee to enroll. Complete details are available on ABRA's website.
The deadline to register in time for the New Year’s holiday is Dec. 1, 2017.
Licensees that have questions can contact ABRA's Licensing Division by emailing or calling (202) 442-4423.

Restaurant & Hotel Licensees: Attend Books and Records Training Dec. 12, 2017

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) invites hotel and restaurant licensees and their staff to attend Books and Records Training on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. Training will cover:

  • Food sales requirements and reporting;
  • Quarterly statement filings; and
  • Books and records tracking.

Attend one of ABRA's training sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017:

  • 9-11 a.m. (Spanish interpreter available); or
  • 2-4 p.m. (Korean interpreter available).

Register online or contact ABRA Compliance Analyst Monica Clark by Friday, Dec. 8, 2017:

Email monica.clark@dc.gov
Call - (202) 442-4438


Training is free of charge. Requests for interpreters may be made; however, they must be submitted by the RSVP deadline.

Training Location

2000 14th St., NW
Suite 400 South, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20009

Skip the Trip! Use DCRA's Online Sevices

DCRA has 22 online services, enabling customers to Skip the Trip to our offices and conduct your DCRA business 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to include the DC Business Portal, the Property Information Verification System, and ProjectDox. You may also reserve a time to visit DCRA by visiting our Online Appointment Scheduling System. Learn more at dcra.dc.gov/page/dcra-online-services .

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 desireable demographics in the city. Upcoming Fall events include Adams Morgan Porch Fest and our Adams Morgan Apple Festival , both in October.

For more information about sponsorships,

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

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