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First Cat Yoga and Now Dog Yoga (DOGA)

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Rob Cannon

From an email:

“DOGA: Yoga for Dogs (and their Humans)

Dogs are natural yogis. They stretch, twist, have perfected downward facing dog pose, and excel at sivasana. But their practice benefits from a little help from their human. Here are just a few of the ways Doga can help:

  • Doga allows the human and canine undisturbed bonding time.
  • Dogs receive a full body massage, which relaxes them (and sometimes allows the human to discover ticks, growths and other issues)
  • Dogs and humans both benefit from stretching and stress relief
  • Dogs get mental stimulation through obedience cues

Still not convinced?  Read more about Doga here.

Join us on Saturday October 31 for a special benefit class with your well-behaved canine companion. This 45-minute class will be held outside on 9th Street, in front of the studio. Bring a mat. All dogs must be leashed and aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. (In case of inclement weather, the class will be re-scheduled for later in the month). (more…)

“There were always drug dealers, but they have gotten more bold.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

“Dear PoPville,

Drug dealers hang out on Rock Creek Church Rd, across from the Georgia Ave Metro between Georgia Ave and 8th. It’s gotten really out of hand. They will sit on anyone’s front steps at any time of day or night and hang out, apparently waiting on buyers to meet them to exchange goods. I have had to say “excuse me” to young men sitting on my steps just so I can get into my house. When they know they’ve been seen, they will move, but just to another stoop. And they are often loud, carrying on conversations to the point that I have to close my window to sleep at night. It’s been getting worse in the past month. I have even had packages delivered to my house, stolen from my front steps. I have lived here for over a year and never had these issues until recently. There were always drug dealers, but they have gotten more bold.

I have alerted the cops to the issue of stolen packages, but nothing gets done. I want to know what else can be done. Are other folks having problems with this?”

Live Jazz at Petworth Safeway tonight – Aaron Myers, from 5 until 7 pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“Jazz Up Your Shopping at Petworth Safeway Tonight!

Friday, October 9 from 5 until 7 pm

WHAT: The Petworth Safeway is excited to welcome multi-talented performer Aaron Myers, who will perform in the store’s café area,. Whether guests have time to stop and listen, or simply enjoy the music as they grocery shop, this is the part of an ongoing live jazz series at the store.

WHERE: Petworth Safeway
3830 Georgia Avenue, NW (at Randolph Street)

WHO: Aaron Myers is a Texas native and US Army veteran who began playing piano at the age of 3, and has spent most of his life to date playing, singing, directing and composing music. He released his newest album – The Lion’s Den – just last week.”

Neighbors Divided

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending in:

“MLB Playoffs come to Kansas Avenue! Neighbors divided! Go Cards!!”

“Brazen mid-day break in yesterday” – Time to Hide the Car Keys?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Edwin Andino

From an understandably frustrated email:

“The thieves in our neighborhood are getting more brazen. Yesterday, just before 12:30 PM, thieves kicked in our front door (Decatur Street near Sherman Circle). Luckily our alarm went off quickly, scaring them off before they took too much and alerting us and MPD quickly. Our family and pets are ok, but they made off with some laptops and one of our cars (keys were on the kitchen counter…).

If you see a silver 2 door Mini Cooper, DC plate DX9945, I’d appreciate if you call 911 and let them know – I love that little car.

This is the 2nd break in for us in three years. I know we keep getting told that crime is dropping, things are safer….but really? Kicking down the FRONT DOOR in the middle of the day?

I don’t even know anymore.”

Ed. Note: Last week we also heard about another burglar who stole a car.

UPDATE: Owner Found! Sweet Pup Found by Sherman Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

On my walk this morning with my dog, another dog showed up and followed me home. He has a neon green collar on but no tags so he must have gotten out.

I found him (or he found us) at Illinois and Emerson, he followed us to Sherman Circle and then home. He’s very sweet and he wouldn’t leave my front porch so I put a leash on him and now he’s in my backyard. He was running across busy streets and I didn’t want him to get hit by a car.

I figured it was worth a shot to see if anyone claims him before I call animal rescue.

my number is 914-486-0640”

Ahh… the Latin American Wine Bar Coming to Petworth was Originally Going to Come Here

By Prince Of Petworth

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4016 Georgia Ave, NW

A bit of an update on yesterday’s great news about the Latin Wine Bar coming to Upshur Street in the Riyad Market space. Back in July I had posted about a Latin American Wine Bar coming to Georgia Ave (see photo above.) These are the same folks. Sadly/happily the deal for the Georgia Ave space fell through. Stay tuned for updates on the Upshur space as construction commences.

Ed. Note: I do not have a good memory.

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