Fundraiser

Margaritas for a Good Cause Tonight in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

From a reader:

“Hey everyone, please come by Haydee’s Restaurant tomorrow, Tuesday 7/22 and hang out with me for a good cause! Haydee has generously agreed to donate a percentage of the proceeds to Mount Pleasant Mainstreet Association Drop by Haydee’s Restaurant at 3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW (at Irving Street NW) on Tuesday, July 22nd from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring all your friends and neighbors! There is no cover charge – just enjoy some food and drinks while supporting Main Street! We may even get to see a live Mariachi band perform!

 

For more information, visit www.mtpmainstreet.org. Mount Pleasant Mainstreet is dedicated to promoting the cultural uniqueness and enhancing the economic health of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Mount Pleasant is a culturally diverse neighborhood located in the heart of Washington, DC. The juxtaposition of our compact and independent businesses district with quaint residential streets gives us a distinctive “small town” feel.”

Capitol Letters Trivia Night This Thursday At Looking Glass Lounge

By Prince Of Petworth

If you were wondering how to make a difference – this seems like a great start!

From a reader:

“I’m helping to start a new DC nonprofit called Capitol Letters Writing Center (www.capitolletters.org) dedicated to teaching creative writing and other kinds of writing workshops for kids aged 6-18. This spring we held our first workshops, and we are running a few different ones this summer. Eventually, we plan to open a space of our own in Columbia Heights and offer workshops and after-school tutoring there.

I’m writing because we’re hosting trivia night at Looking Glass Lounge this Thursday with the goals of 1) having fun, 2) raising our profile, and 3) meeting smart, engaged people who’d be interested in volunteering with us. We held a happy hour event at Looking Glass back in May and it was great, and of course trivia night is always a blast, so this should be a rockin’ good time. “

Can You Help The Youth of Columbia Heights Village?

By Prince Of Petworth

I received the following text from a flyer on 14th and Columbia Road the other day. “The youth of Columbia Heights Village are trying to get a go-go band started but we’re having a hard time finding equipment…What’s the worst you can get from helping youth reach for their goal? Can you help? If you have any donations please call Jamya at (202) 234-1876. Thank you.”

I sincerely hope they are able to form their go-go band. I wish them the best of luck in their pursuit of this awesome goal.

What Was That Big White Tent On Georgia Ave Just South of New Hampshire?

By Prince Of Petworth

A number of people have written me to inquire what was going on this weekend with that big white tent on Georgia Ave. Well I spoke with organizer, Shawn Spencer, who explained that it was a fundraiser for “Us Helping Us” a non profit that provides outreach, education and mental health services for those living with HIV or AIDS. I have to say Petworth definitely knows how to rock a fundraiser. There was great rap playing on the turntables during this cookout. As I was walking away, to my surprise, I had involuntarily started busting out some vintage PoP dance moves which I have no doubt caused much laughter to those driving south on Georgia Ave. I’m just glad, as a result, I didn’t cause any traffic accidents…

Mt. Pleasant Annual Yard Sale Looking for Donations and Volunteers

By Prince Of Petworth

From a reader:

“Mark your calendar and start cleaning out your attic and basement! Tell all your friends!

Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm is the Annual HMP Yard Sale to be held once again at 3303 18th St. (the corner of 18th and Park Road).

This is our biggest fund raiser of the year and it is also one of the most environmentally friendly and fun ways to get rid of your (former) treasures and to stock up on some new ones. This is recycling at its best. We will be offering HMP merchandise and refreshments for sale as well. Join your neighbors for a really exciting day of treasure hunting!”

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This Saturday, May 24th Benefit for Metro Teen Aids at Moroni and Bros.

By Prince Of Petworth

From a reader:

“Join Petworth residents this Saturday, May 24th from 4:00- 10:00 PM at Moroni and Brothers Pizza for live bands, pizza giveaways, cheap beer and more! $10 – Kids under 12 admitted free. All benefits will be donated to Metro Teen AIDS, a local organization dedicated promoting advocacy, awareness and prevention of new HIV cases in District teens (www.metroteenaids.org). Bands playing are Lode Runner, Len Bias & The Opposite Sex. BYOiPOD for more music! Come support a family owned Petworth Business and a great, DC charity!
Moroni & Brothers Pizza
4811 Georgia Ave., NW
202-829-2090″

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