DC Government to Hold Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 15 at RFK, Lot 7

 

Free, family-friendly event is city’s official summer kick off and offers something for all ages.

(Washington, DC)  The DC Department of Public Works invites the public to attend DC’s annual free, citywide “Truck Touch” Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 9 am to 2 pm at RFK Stadium, Lot 7. DC government agencies will demonstrate and explain the vehicles used to clean and repair streets, change traffic lights, fix potholes, clear snow, provide emergency services and more. Mayor Vincent Gray’s official summer kick-off event will take place in the adjacent Lot 6 and will offer activities for kids of all ages as well as family services and information from 9 am until 5 pm.

This is the city’s sixth Truck Touch, which is coordinated annually by the DC Department of Public Works. The event will feature vehicles from all DC government agencies that provide infrastructure support and emergency and medical services. Agencies that provide direct services also will be on hand to offer information and a wide variety of mobile services from health screenings to voter registration information. Families can enjoy live music, skating, hoop contests, Segway rides, electric and hybrid vehicle test drives and much, much more.

What: Sixth Annual City-Wide Truck Touch and Summer Kick Off Event

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9 am – 5 pm (Truck Touch portion ends at 2pm)

Where: RFK Stadium, Lot 6 & 7; 2400 East Capitol Street, NE

Free Food:  Hot dogs, Popcorn and Sno Cones for attendees!

34TH CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC 10K RACE STREET CLOSURES

 

STREET CLOSURES FOR

34TH CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC 10K RACE

( Washington, DC)- The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation would like to inform the public of street closures due to the  34th Capitol Classic 10K Race scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Capitol Hill Classic 10K Race

On Sunday, May 19, 2013, the 34th Capitol Hill Classic 10K Race will hold its Annual Run. The race will begin at approximately 8:30 am until 11:30 am.

The following streets will be closed starting at 5:30 am for set-up:

§ Stanton Park on C Street, SE between 4th and 6th Street, Northeast (south side)

Race Route:

§ Starting at south side of Stanton Park located at 5th and C Streets, Southeast

§ North on 4th Street, Northeast

§ West on C Street, Northeast

§ South on 2nd Street, Northeast

§ West on Constitution Avenue, Northeast

§ South on First Street, Northeast

§ East on East Capitol Street, Southeast

§ South on 22nd Street, SE

§ Merge right into Lot 7 of RFK parking Lot to River Trail

§ Return will be back to East Capitol Street, Southeast

§ North on 3rd Street, SE

§ Right on Maryland Avenue, Northeast to finish line at Stanton Park

For further information, please contact the Capitol Hill Cluster School; http://www.capitolhillclassic.com.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of these events and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wish to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.

Orange Hat Patrol: Wed. May 1, 2013 7pm-8pm-Please Join Us!

ORANGE HAT PATROL

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

(1st Wednesday of each month)

7pm-8pm

Our meeting point Triangle Park just across from the Saint Benedict the Moor

Bring yourself, bring your family and/or bring your dogs…great weather, great fun and great exercise!

Being a part of OHP is a great opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors/local patrol officers and also sends a big signal that “We Care” about our neighborhood.

As always, please feel free to contact me at kevindstpehens70@yahoo.com if you have questions, comments or need additional information.

Please join us!

Best,

Lisa White/ANC Commissioner SMD 7D01 (202) 706-4713

Friends of Kingman Park: Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 18, 2013@ St. Benedict

Spingarn High School Last Basketball Game Pictures

Kingman Park: DC Street Car Traffic/Parking Restrictions Take Effect April 1-19, 2013

DC Street Car Construction Team Ready To Install OCS Foundations

Traffic/Parking Restrictions Take Effect April 1

On Benning Road From 21st Street To 24th Street The DC Streetcar construction team will start work April 1 on the installation of OCS (Overhead Cantenary System) foundations at the streetcar route’s Eastern Turnaround on Benning Road. The OCS foundations are installed underground at designated points and provide the base for mounting the poles and wiring that deliver power to run the streetcars.To accommodate the construction activity, the following traffic and parking restrictions are necessary:

April 1 through April 19Eastbound Benning Road (south side), 21st Street to 24th Street

Ø  At 21st, eastbound Benning Road traffic will be channeled into a single lane to 24th.

Ø  The sidewalk on the south side of Benning from 21st to 24th will be closed. Signs will direct pedestrians to cross to sidewalks on the north side of Benning.

Ø  Motorists will have no access to 23rd Place from Benning Road. To reach 23rd Place, local traffic (residents and visitors) will be directed to use the alleyway that runs between 21st and 24th Streets.

Ø  Left turns and U-turns from Benning onto 21st, 23rd, and 24th will be prohibited.

Ø  Vehicular and pedestrian access to establishments with parking lots in this area – T-Nails, 2305 Benning; MillionMan Tires, 2101 Benning; and the Crown gas station, Benning at 21st – will be maintained through side streets and gaps between the traffic-control devices.Advance warning signs will be posted. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, material and equipment availability and other unforeseen conditions.

Please feel free to contact:  Margaret GentryCommunity Relations SpecialistDC Streetcar ProjectAMEC Environment & Infrastructure1005 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Mobile 202.320.8534 Email:margaret@dcstreetcar.commargaretgentry@hotmail.commargaret.gentry2@amec.com

Best,

Lisa White, ANC Commissioner SMD 7D01 Kingman Park

DCFCA At-Large Candidates Forum: Tonight Wed. Mar. 27, 2013 6:30pm-9:00pm

DC Federation of Civic Associations
Barbara D. Morgan, President

CANDIDATES FORUM
FOR AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION

Featuring Eastern High School Marching Band and
The Washington Youth Choir

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Eastern Senior High School 1700 East Capitol Street, N E (Stadium-Armory Metro Station)

Moderator: Sam Ford, WJLA TV News Reporter

A straw poll will be conducted after the forum; all present may vote.

For more information, contact Philip Pannell, 202-889-4900 or philippannell@ comcast.net

Friends of Kingman Park February 2013 Meeting Pictures

Friends of Kingman Park Monthly Meeting-Thursday, March 21, 2012 @ 7pm

SHAMROCKFEST ’13- RFK Stadium Festival Grounds March 16

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT SHAMROCKFEST ’13

Event features 40+ bands & DJs on nine stages on RFK Stadium Festival Grounds March 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ShamrockFest ’13 returns to the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds with a mix of musical legends, hot emerging artists and a jaw-dropping DJ lineup on Saturday, March 16 from 1-9 p.m. With nine stages and over 40 incredible live bands and DJs, ShamrockFest is regarded as one of the most popular St. Patty’s Day parties in America. General and VIP tickets are currently on sale at http://www.shamrockfest.com.

For eight action-packed hours, shamrock-clad partygoers can enjoy simultaneous live performances featuring rock, reggae, folk and of course Irish music throughout the massive festival area. Irish rock bands scheduled to perform include The Mahones, Carbon Leaf, Celkit, Scythian and the Fighting Jamesons while the indie band lineup includes Sublime with Rome, In Decision and Lost in Paris and others.

International icons DJ Skribble and BT headline ShamrockFest’s best ever DJ lineup in “Club Shamrock,” a massive party pavilion with plenty of dance space. Also scheduled to spin the turntables are DJ Enferno, Chris Styles and Pat Premier, among others.

With a carnival-style amusement area, huge-tented activity areas, food and craft vendors, an NCAA college hoops viewing tent and an endless supply of that most celebrated St. Patty’s Day beverage – beer, ShamrockFest has something for everyone. One of the crowd favorites, the Irish Village, features authentic Irish entertainers, local pub and restaurant booths and the infamous Shamrock Pub Games.

The RFK Stadium Festival Grounds are easily accessible by Metrorail on the Blue and Orange lines (Stadium-Armory station) and numerous Metrobus lines. On-site parking is also available.