Congrats, Big Bear Cafe!

Big Bear Cafe was chosen as one of 19 of this year's recipients of the "Mayor's Environmental Excellence Awards" - congratulations! According to the press release, “The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize the very best in sustainable commerce in the District of Columbia,” said Mayor Fenty. “Every day, the winners demonstrate that taking care of the environment makes good business sense.” And with items like Counter Culture coffee, compostable products, and energy efficient overhead fans, the staff at Big Bear has certainly earned this award. Way to go!

Crispus Attucks Park Work Day - This Saturday!

You know you need some fresh air on this beautiful weekend, right? Well join your fellow Bloomingdale residents in beautifying Crispus Attucks Park! Here's the info from John Corea, via the listserv:

Please come out for another “PARK WORK (and play) DAY!” in Crispus Attucks Park (enter through alley at First & U Streets NW)

THIS Saturday, April 25th between 9am & 1pm

Join your Neighbors and fellow Park Users in tackling:

* Weeding!
* Installing tree bags, planting, mulching
* More Weeding! [I sense a theme. -ed.]

We’ll provide tools, gloves, bottled water, and light snacks.

Have you made your 2009 donation to the park yet?

It costs $8000/year just to maintain the park (irrigation system maintenance, insurance, water, supplies, etc.)

If you can’t volunteer but can make a monetary contribution, please make check payable to CADC* and drop off at 63 U Street NW 20001, or call 202- 550- 2631 for more information.

*Crispus Attucks Development Corporation (CADC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization – donations are tax-deductible. www.crispusattuckspark.org

Hope to see you there!