RAFFLE FOR JANNEY SCHOOL
From: Lee Coykendall <lee.coyk@verizon.net>
We are having a raffle associated with our auction at Janney this year
--
1st prize 10,000, 2nd prize 2,500.00, 3rd prize $1,000 and 4th is
$500.00.
The tickets cost $100.00 and the drawing is on April 5th at St.
Columba's.  I
am a contact for buying raffle tickets: Lee Coykendall 966-0119.
 
 
 

RECYCLING PROBLEM FROM BEFORE THE SNOWS
From: Janine Prader <jprader@bellatlantic.net>
Date:  Wed, 12 Feb 2003
Maybe it is just in my alley but the recycling team has only  picked up
the bin once in the past  four weeks. I even carried the load to Van
Ness  street to make it easier for them, because normally they just
throw the bin (it is broken already) around from 46 st alley  to Van
Ness. I tried to reach the government number  but it is always busy.
What is there to do?  Any advise?  I have 3 weeks  of recyclable sitting
in my pantry- help!
 
 
 

RE:  TENLEY STUDY CENTER
**** From: Osofsky, Debra <OsofskyD@alpa.org>
I can't address the parking restriction at the Tenley Study Center, but
I have asked that very same question (What is studied there?) of one of
the residents of the Center.  At least as of 4 years ago, male members
of a Catholic order (I believe they are brothers) lived there and
offered after-school tutoring to male area high school students (my
recollection is that the students being offered services were
underachievers and/or Catholic).  I'm not really familiar with the
Catholic orders, so I may have mistaken this, but it's my impression
that it's Opus Dei.

**** From: "Gail Rebhan" <grebhan@starpower.net>
My son took a SAT prep class at the Tenley Study Center.
 
 
 

ANIMALS IN THE 'HOOD

**** From: <MargaritaCrocker@aol.com>
I live near 49th and Mass Ave., am self-employed and now have 2
delightful cats.  I however have to travel a bit this spring and am
looking for a way to have my cats tended while I am gone.  I am happy to
do a trade if there is anyone who is in a similar dilemma.  I tend to be
around for all the major holidays so I could watch your cats then or
when you travel.  Since I work out of my home I would be happy to visit
them more than once a day.  Alternatively, does anyone know of a good,
reliable cat sitter?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

**** From: <Infomang@aol.com>
We are looking for volunteers to help take care of the adoptable cats at
Petco in Cleveland Park.  If you are available during the day for an 1-2
hours, once a week and don't mind scrubbing cat cages, we need you.
Rewards are satisfaction when the cats get adopted out to good homes and
many purrs.

**** From:  "LINDA HUGHES" <lindahughes@mris.com>
Does  anyone know  why there are so many flocks of  robins here in the
middle of a very cold winter with the worms buried under many inches of
snow.  I worry  about them!

**** From: "Johanna Turner" <joturner@speakeasy.net>
I have a good friend across the district line who is looking for a good
home for two domestic short hair cats, 4 ½ y.o. sisters from the same
litter.  Small, gray with white markings.  Very friendly and
affectionate, love to sit on laps; neutered and all shots up to date.
Regrettably have to give them up due to move.  A good home is so much
better than the shelter.  Call Cay Hartley 301-229-0806 or
gville27@aol.com.
 
 
 

UPDATE ON THE AFTERNOON WALKING GROUP
From: <Jah824@aol.com> (Judy Horowitz )
We are going strong despite the snow!  At least two of the eight people
who have shown interest have been walking every Tuesday and Thursday,
leaving my house (4455 Springdale St. near Turtle Park) as the seminary
bells chime 4 pm and walking up 45th Street to River Road, looping back
usually on 43rd Street.  We walk for up to an hour.  Come join us!
 
 
 

GLOVER PARK/CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN MARCH
From: <anc3b@aol.com>

Tuesday, March 4th, 7 p.m.
Glover Park Citizens Association
Wesley Room, St. Luke's Church

Thursday, March 13th, 7 p.m. (NOTE NEW TIME)
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B Meeting
Guy Mason Recreation Center

Thursday, March 20th, 6:30 p.m.
PSA 205 Communication Action Meeting
Wesley Room, St. Luke's Church

Wednesday, March 26th, 7:00 p.m.
MPD Citizens Advisory Council
Community Room, 2nd District Headquarters, Idaho Avenue
 
 
 

FROM DPW: NEW PARKING FINES GO INTO EFFECT MARCH 1, 2003
From:  <anc3b@aol.com>
Contact: Mary Myers, DPW   (202) 671-2375
Increases Affect 5 Most Common Infractions; One Commercial Violation.
The District will raise fines for six parking violations, effective
Saturday, March 1.  Fines have remained constant for the last decade,
falling behind those of neighboring jurisdictions and losing much of
their deterrent effect.

The fines for four parking violations will increase from $20 to $30:  No
Parking Anytime; No Parking/Public Alley; Disobeying Official Sign
(street cleaning, etc.), and Parking Beyond Posted Limit in a
residential area. The fine for an expired meter will increase from $15
to $25. The largest change will affect commercial vehicles, such as tour
busses. The fine for parking a bus, commercial or sightseeing vehicle in
front of a residence or other restricted space will increase from $20 to
$500.

Over 20 agencies are authorized to write parking tickets on behalf of
the District Government, including the US Capitol Police, the US Park
Police, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police, DC
Department of Public Works, Metropolitan Police Department, and the US
Mint. The increases were passed by Council last summer as part of the
Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2002 and published in
the District of Columbia Register on August 23, 2002.
 
 
 

CELTIC AND AMERICAN MUSIC CONCERT
From: Allison Hampton <barnes.hampton@erols.com>
The John E. Marlow Guitar Series proudly presents Linn Barnes and
Allison Hampton with Joseph Cunliffe on March 15, 2003 at the
Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, One Westmoreland
Circle, Bethesda, Maryland, at the intersection of Western Avenue and
Massachusetts Avenue, in a program of Celtic and American music.  Doors
open at 7:30 pm; the concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets are available at
Middle C Music, or at the door, or at www.marlowguitar.org,
301-654-6874.

Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton are multi-instrumentalists playing Irish
harp, steel-string guitars, lute, mandolin, banjo, and Uillean
[pronounced Ill'-an] pipes (Irish bagpipes), while Joseph Cunliffe plays
recorders, whistles, and flutes .  Both Linn and Joseph also play the
bodhran [pronounced bow'ran] (Irish drum.)  In celebration of St.
Patrick's day, this engaging trio of musicians will present a program of
music from 16th century Spain, 18th century and traditional Ireland,
Scotland, Galicia (Celtic Spain) and the American folk tradition.  The
music will include traditional Irish dances, a Gallician anthem, Gaspar
Sanz's Canarios and American ragtime and blues guitar duets.
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "Joanne Levine" <joannelevine@earthlink.net>
I have a recommendation for Robin Mayers, who was looking for someone to
shovel snow--she can try Sunrise Landscape Corp., 301-877-4001.  They
did a good job shoveling out several neighbors' cars.
----------
Can anyone recommend (or warn against) a firm that installs automatic
underground lawn watering systems?  What has your experience been with
the system?
----------
Can anyone recommend a good upholstery cleaning service?

**** From: Gail Spilsbury <spilsbury@erols.com>
If you know someone who could process a quit claim deed for my Tenley
property, please call Gail Spilsbury 202-686-7708 or spilsbury@erols.com
----------
For sale: 60 yr-old mahogany highboy dresser (7 drawers), all
dove-tailed work, in good condition $450. Call Gail Spilsbury at
202-686-7708 or spilsbury@erols.com

**** From: "Ray Boshara" <Boshara@newamerica.net>
"I live at 43rd and Alton, and have noticed over the last few months
*constant* noise from airplanes (presumably from National), starting
early in the day and going well into the evening.  For the first five
years I lived at this address, noticeable airplane noise was never
routine, just sporadic.  Have flight patterns changed, perhaps since
9/11?"

**** From: "squasher@starpower.net" <squasher@starpower.net>
Windows:  We would like to replace the original double hung windows in
our 1940 colonial.  Can anyone recommend a good source to install new
energy-efficient replacement windows?  Andrew Strasfogel,
squasher@starpower.net or call 202 966-6194.

**** From: <Fds3987649@aol.com> (Mr. D'silva)
My Mom who recently retired a year ago from Sibley Hospital is looking
for some Elderly Home care to work in the evenings (after 3:00pm),
preferably in this neighborhood (since she has some responsibility in
the day), but she is willingly to upgrade to a full-time position if
necessary. She is primarily interested in weekdays, and has her own
transportation. If anyone is looking fro a part-time or regular Home
Care sitter, feel free to get in touch with me by  email or call my Mom
(whose  name is: Lina D'silva) at 202-244-7532 anytime after 3:00pm.

**** From: "Judd Volino" <sale@kazalino.com>
Furniture Moving Sale: Entertainment center, teak finish, from Workbench
$650; Dining set, solid cherry, 6 side and 2 arm chairs, from Ethan
Allen, $2100; Computer desk and hutch, cherry veneers & solids, brown
finish, from Ethan Allen, $1000; Queen sleeper sofa, off white, from
Storehouse, $700; Futon/mattress/cover, full size, $250; 2 bedroom
chests of drawers, Ikea, $100 for both; small floor bathroom cabinet,
Pottery Barn, $90; wood rocking chair, $90. All items in good to
excellent cond. See www.kazalino.com/sale for pictures, details and
email, or call Judd at (202) 362-3344 day or night.

**** From: "Hillary Legrain" <hillarylegrain@hotmail.com>
SUMMER SUBLET AVAILABLE
Arlington sublet available from June 1, 2003 to August 31, 2003.  Sunny,
500 sq. feet studio, new carpeting, fully furnished. Building overlooks
Iwo Jima Memorial, 7  minute walk to Rosslyn metro.  Parking space
available if needed.  Dishwasher, microwave, walk-in closet and air
conditioning. Beautiful Olympic-sized outdoor pool. Free gym in basement
of building. Building has elevator and doorman. Laundry in building.
Grocery and drycleaning store in basement of building. Non-smoker only.
$800/month utilities included. One month security deposit required. No
pets. Call 703-243-9013.

 **** From:  Andrea Durbin and John Audley <durbin.aud@verizon.net>
In case you haven't heard, we can now purchase wind power via PEPCO.
You can do it online at www.wges.com.  There is also a calculator so you
can figure out what your extra cost will be based on your electric
usage.  It is slightly more expensive, but the more of us that do it,
will help to drive the price down.

**** From: "KD McLynn" <kdmclynn@starpower.net>
FARM-FRESH PRODUCE -- Great News!
We are hosting a small drop-off for CSA (Community Supported
Agriculture) farm. Redbud Farm is a small, family farm that specializes
in gourmet produce. If you are interested in receiving fresh, organic
produce on a weekly basis while supporting responsible farming, this is
for you. The pickup site is:  4340 Albemarle Street, NW, just 2 1/2
blocks from Tenley Metro, every Thursday afternoon for 20 weeks for $420
(includes delivery).  Our produce shed provides shaded protection as
well as 24 hour access for your convenience. Redbud Farm assures us that
each week's delivery is valued at least $20 per week and sometimes close
to $25.

Redbud Farm provides email notification of weekly items  and recipes.
Redbud  also offers special order items such as free range eggs, herbs,
plants, etc. The weekly delivery will include a mixture of items (in
portions large enough to feed a family of 4) depending on what is in
season.  Check out Redbud Farm's website for more details. No shopping,
no standing in line.  Just drop off your empty bag from last week when
you pick up this week's bag, which is full of fresh produce for you!  If
you want an application, preferably by email or FAX, just let us know.
Please be advised that space is limited, but all are welcome until we
fill up.
Kathleen (Kate) McLynn 966-9837
Katherine Landfield 363-3782
 
 
 

BIOTERRORISM WEB SITE
From: "Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL)" <Ppagano@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
Councilmember Patterson would like residents to know that the D.C.
Department of Health this week launched a new website to address
questions about bioterrorism: the site is www.bioterrorism.dc.gov and
there are postings concerning the District's smallpox plan and a section
on "frequently asked questions" as well as links to other sites.
 
 
 

2110 37TH STREET SOLD
From: "Robert Hyman" <RobertHyman@erols.com>
Today is a great day for Glover Park! I am happy to report that the
owner of 2110 37th st. in Glover Park has finally sold the long vacant
and run down nuisance property. Mayor Williams visited the property
today after learning of the situation while visiting TV Channel 9 and
reported that a crew of men were there cleaning out the property. Just
as I expected the property was filled to the rafters with junk and the
crew was unprepared for what they found inside! I would like to thank
all of you for supporting me in my efforts to "Do the Right Thing" for
our community!
 
 
 

MARCH AT LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
From: Levine Events <events@levineschool.org>
EVENTS
March 7:   An Evening with George Crumb. This is the first event of a
2-day visit by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer. Join edgEnsemble and
the Global Percussion Trio as they perform Dr. Crumb's Ancient Voices of
Children and Music for a Summer Evening. Tickets cost $10-12 and can be
ordered online or by calling 202-686-9772. 7pm in the Jane Lang Recital
Hall.

March 8:: The Lillian R. Spracker Masterclass Series presents George
Crumb. Dr. Crumb will work with composition students in Levine's Honors
Program. This is your opportunity to hear what the American icon has to
say about music, composing, and education. 2pm in the Jane Lang Recital
Hall. FREE.

March 14: Spring Sing! at Levine School of Music in Arlington, Virginia.
Levine's Senior Singers' Chorale and Opera Workshop perform a program of
light classics and Broadway favorites. 7pm FREE.

March 18: ENCORE SERIES presents The Levine String Virtuosi under the
direction of violinist Olga Yanovich.   This ensemble of Levine's
brightest young string players perform a program of Johann Sebastian
Bach including Brandenburg Concerto  no. 5 and selections from Art of
the Fugue. Joined by faculty soloists Karen Johnson (flute) and Ralitza
Patcheva (piano) with students Sam Post (piano) and Boris Ivanov
(harpsichord). Tickets cost $15 and can be ordered online or by calling
202-686-9772. 7:30pm at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

March 19: Community Sing! Join Ysaye Maria Barnwell of the Grammy
Award-winning Sweet Honey in the Rock for an evening of group sings in
the African American, gospel, and congregational tradition. $5.00 at the
door. 7pm in the Jane Lang Recital Hall.

ACADEMIC  NEWS
Levine's 2003 String Camps are now open for registration. String Camp
(August 4-8 for ages 8-13) and Strings Plus (August 11-15 for 6th-12th
grades) are geared to help school-aged string players develop
fundamental skills with chamber and large ensemble work. For an
electronic brochure, email June Huang, Camp Director

Levine School of Music's Professional Development Program  presents "How
to Talk So Kids Will Listen," a new workshop for  parents and teachers.
This weekly workshop meets Mondays, 12:30-2:15pm beginning March 3
through April 7 at Levine's NW DC Site. Email instructor Mary Findley
for more information.
 
College-bound Seniors - did you know that you can make a high quality
recording for auditions at Levine's NW DC Site?  Featuring a 9-foot
Steinway D concert grand piano and state-of-the-art digital recording
equipment by Harman International, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz
Foundation Recording Center can accommodate solo performances, chamber
groups and small ensembles.

New class! Lunchtime at Levine: Bring your own group to Levine in your
lunch hour and learn to play an instrument or study music theory.
Details on page four of your Spring Course Schedule. Levine School of
Music celebrating 25 years of music for all ages...
 

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