Fundraiser

Dear PoP – Computer and Books Needed for Middle School Students

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note:  I’ve gotten lots of emails from folks asking where they can donate their old computers, this seems like a great cause!

“Dear PoP,

I was hoping I could appeal to your readers and fellow DC’ers.
I teach middle school Language Arts at Sacred Heart School in Mt Pleasant.  We need your help!

I work with amazingly creative and determined kids who have the odds stacked against them.  We work together day in and day out to tackle reading and writing skills.  We are a bilingual school with most of our kids on scholarships.  I watch my kids grow every day as they take advantage of all the opportunities given to them.  However, our lack of funds for technology in the classroom is limiting our success.

We are hoping that maybe some of you have just bought new computers and are looking to get rid of your old ones.  We are not asking for brand new state of the art computers, but we will definitely take those as well ;)  Most of our students do not have personal computers in their homes and we do not have very many working ones in our school.  It is really hard for our kids to learn how to use computers and stay competitive in the growing trend of computer science when I don’t have a computer for them to use in the classroom.  If you have working computers or printers that you are trying to get rid of, we’ve got a home ready for them in my classroom!  We would appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.

In the true spirit of an inner city teacher, I’m asking for another favor….!   If any of you are looking to donate Young Adult books, we would gladly accept those as well.  All books are welcome, but my kids do have a few requests:

The girls (and secretly some of the boys – shhh!) are asking for:

– The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer
– The Friends by Rosa Guy
– Lord of the Flies by William Golding
– American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne
– My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall

The boys and girls agree on asking for:

– Anything by Gary Soto – and other “Spanglish” books
– Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
– The Giver by Lois Lowry
– Monster by Walter Dean Meyers
– I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
– Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
– “We want to read funny books!  Ask for anything funny!”

Thank you so much to those of you who read this!  Your support is SO appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.

Much love,

Ms. Kullberg and the Sacred Heart Middle School Kids!

Contact: kristen.kullberg@catholicacademies.org

Sacred Heart School 1625 Park Road NW Wash, DC 20010

(202)265-4828″

Bloombars Fundraiser Thurs. Night and DC CARES Volunteer Info

By Prince Of Petworth

Support Bloombars. From an email:

“On Thursday, July 2nd, “Friends of BloomBars” will host a fundraiser at 1212 Lamont St. NW from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Your thoughtful and generous contributions will help open the doors to array of arts and community-based programming. Checks can be made payable to: BloomBars, LLC. Give what you can. Suggested Donation: $25-75. If you are not able to attend but wish to give, please send checks to 3222 11th Street, Washington, DC 20010. Thank you.

The party goes on at BloomBars starting at 9:30pm. Meet and experience Artist in Bloom residents and other amazing talent in bloom!”

And another worthy cause. From an email:

Get Involved in Your Neighborhood!

Join the Neighboring Initiative!
Team up with fellow residents of Petworth and Columbia Heights at the following events to create sustainable activity in neighborhoods! Join Greater DC Cares in its goal to reach every resident of these areas, and motivate them to become active participants of their own communities. If you would like to learn more about or attend one of these events, email Meghan at [email protected]. Continues after the jump. (more…)

Finally the (Ambitious) Plans for 1357 U Street, NW – You Know the old State of the Union Building

By Prince Of Petworth

A while ago I got a vague email telling me about potential plans for this space but I hadn’t heard anything else until this morning. And wow, are these interesting plans. The spot has been leased and will turn into Kindred Bar and Lounge. But it has a very interesting mission:

Have you ever found yourself wondering why that bottle of Miller Light at the bar costs the same as a six-pack at the liquor store? Or, why you have to pay so much more for a martini that only takes a minute to shake when you’re at home? Well, the answer to those questions is pretty simple: Bars charge more than liquor stores because they have to pay more overhead: opening costs, renting a space, paying employees, and interest on bank loans. When you do the math, it all adds up.
These are hard times, and most of us are having to cut back on outings to bars and restaurants. Or, maybe we now find ourselves only going to places with specials.

Here’s where KINDRED Bar and Lounge comes in. My goal in launching this unique and inclusive tavern is to provide everyone with a great space and great prices. I’m not trying to get rich quick, or to open up a chain of KINDREDs across the country. What I am trying to do is simply to pool our resources to create a space that saves us money, brings us together (with inexpensive drinks!) and ultimately provides a unique space for the community — for us.
I can only do this with your help.

What a cool idea. The idea is the brainchild of Nikisha Carpenter. You can read more info and more importantly donate here. Think it’ll be possible to raise the dough during these tough times?

Batala Fundraiser Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“I am a part of Batala, Washington DC, which is an international all women band, that plays Afro-Brazilian / Samba-Reggae rhythms. Batala Washington has grown tremendously during the past year and we are ready to hold our first fundraiser! The fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, June 27th from 8pm-11pm at the Josephine Butler Park Center (near Meridian Hill Park, U St Metro).

This fundraiser will help Batala participate in the 2009 Brazil Day festival in NYC in September, which commemorates Brazil

Wed. Night Events Around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

From readers:

“While I was living in South Africa, I was lucky enough to work with CHOSA, an organization that funds & builds community organizations focused on supporting young people affected by HIV in South Africa. Recently, some of the youth put together their own exhibit of life through their eyes

Diabetes Fundraiser Tuesday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From a reader:
Diabetes Tour de Cure Charity Happy Hour to Support the Pancreas Peddlers Bike Team
Ireland’s Four Fields in Cleveland Park from 6-9pm on Tuesday June 2
3412 Connecticut Ave NW

A Fundraiser and A Couple of Random Questions

By Prince Of Petworth

From some readers:

“Fundraising Capital Hill Happy Hour on May 27th at Jordan’s on 8th Street, 523 8th Street, SE

Host: American Lung Association of the District of Columbia
Event: Walk Fundraising Happy Hour
Where: Jordan’s on 8th Street – located at 523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
(www.jordans8.com for more information)
When: Wednesday, May 27th from 7-10PM – Happy Hour specials extended until 10PM just for ALADC invitees.
Why: To get more information about the Walk, register new teams or team members for current teams, to meet the ALADC staff, and to meet your fellow Breathe DC Metro Walkers!”

And some random questions:

Can someone recommend a good place to get an oil change? I sadly must be a bit of a masochist and keep going back to Jiffy Lube.

and

Can someone recommend a good dentist?

Some Thursday Night Action – Music and a Fundraiser

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Brazilian Rhythms this Thursday! Neville C. is baaack!!

Neville missed last month’s Brazilian Rhythms party and he’s gone through various stages of grief because of it. First came regret, then disappointment, and finally acceptance. He’s now in the “I’ll show them” stage. He’s had two months to get fired up (and find new records!) so look out!

Come help Neville’s recovery this Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex (14th and T Streets, NW). Starting at 9:30 Neville will be throwing down the best in samba rock, MPB, tropicalia, samba, baile funk, Brazilian hip-hop, forro and bossa nova. NO COVER.

Sponsored by Som Records and Peroni Beer.”

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Fundraiser at Shawarma King at 1654 Columbia Road, NW.

PoP Weekend Picks (From Weekly Emails)

By Prince Of Petworth

“I’m raising money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and the WSC in Columbia Heights was nice enough to sponsor a spinning class with all proceeds going to LLS.”

“We have about 10 short films, free popcorn and happy hour. It starts at 2 and goes until 8pm.”

Mid City studio tours this weekend

http://www.midcityartists.com/

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Weekend Picks (From Weekly Emails)

By Prince Of Petworth

Som Records is teaming up AGAIN with The Vinyl District, DC Soul Recordings and The Warehouse Next Door to host a record fair on Saturday, May 9th from 10am-4pm.
Details are on the poster (attached), but basically this is gonna be a FANTASTIC morning + afternoon of records, DJ’s, Booze (full bar!!), Food, CHUCK BROWN!!!, Autographed Daptone Records & Posters Raffles and more records. We’re getting 30 dealers from Connecticut, New York, Richmond and many points in between. And the best part is that it’s only 2 dollars to get in!!

DJ’s for the event:

Gavin Holland and the Nouveau Riche DJs (http://www.nouveaurichedc.com/)
Neville C. (http://www.somrecordsdc.com/)
Deep Sang (http://www.myspace.com/deejayholiday)
Stylus (http://www.vibeconductor.com/)
Lunch Money & Almighty Dollah (both of the group “Played Tomorrow”: (http://www.myspace.com/playedtomorrow)
Provoke (http://djprovoke.com/)
Eurok (http://www.djeurok.com/)
D-Mac (http://www.djdmac.com/)
Dan Amitai (http://www.amitai.net/)
Nitekrawler (http://www.dcsoulrecordings.com)

DC local Laura Tsaggaris is staging a CD Release Party to celebrate her latest album, “Keep Talking” on Saturday, May 9th at the Rock and Roll Hotel. Opening the show with short sets are other DC artists Meredith Bragg, Rana Mansour, and the David Stein band. Show starts at 9:30, doors at 8:30.

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