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“DOEE to hold free family fishing event Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DOEE:

“On May 14, more than 300 kids and volunteer fishing instructors will take to a specially stocked part of the C&O Canal near Fletcher’s Boathouse for the Department of Energy and Environment’s 9th annual Family & Youth Casting Call.

The Family and Youth Casting Call provides DC-area youth the opportunity to try their hand at fishing with the assistance of free expert instructors. Bait and loaner fishing gear are provided at no cost. In addition to fishing, the event includes several environmental education activities from fish printing and knot tying to fly casting and fly tying instruction. There will also be a fish planking demonstration and the opportunity for participants to learn about the American Shad, an important native fish. Local conservation organizations will be on hand to provide information on the District’s local aquatic resources and how residents can get involved in preserving and protecting these important environmental assets. (more…)

Today’s Rental has “a fireman’s pole to slide down from loft space”

By Prince Of Petworth

1401 R Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1401 R Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Incredible industrial loft space with two story ceiling, fireman~s pole (to slide down from loft space), oversized windows, exposed brick, concrete floors, two exposures, Elfa Closet system, designer Edison bulb lighting, Bosch Kitchen, in-unit washer / dryer. Building features a large roof deck, party room, incredible location next to restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and so much more!”

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You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath loft is going for $2,500/Mo.

District Residents can now “apply to keep their personally-owned honeybee hive on one of seven designated beehive sites”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DPR:

“The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) today announced a new beekeeping program in partnership with the DC Beekeepers Alliance.  In an effort to support urban beekeeping and to increase pollination in the District, residents of the District of Columbia may apply to keep their personally-owned honeybee hive on one of seven (7) DPR designated beehive sites. 

Bees are essential to the health of the ecosystem and natural environment. Bees contribute to the pollination of seeds which ultimately yield flowering plants and fruit.

To participate in the beekeeping program, individuals must be District residents, complete a twelve (12) hour beekeeping course, and submit an application available on DPR’s website. Space is very limited.

For more information, application, and frequently asked questions please visit: Urban Beekeeping Program”

and remember: “If you see a swarm of bees, please call or text (202) 255-4318 or email [email protected] and and a team of DC beekeepers will spring into action to give house-searching honeybees the home they are looking for!”

Washington, DC’s First Annual Blessing of Bicycles is Saturday May 7th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Washington, DC’s First Annual Blessing of Bicycles

Saturday, May 7, 2016 11 am

Church of the Ascension & St. Agnes
12th + Mass Ave, NW

The non-denominational event will be held on church lawn; if rain, it will move in to church nave.

In addition to Blessing of Bicycles, representatives from DDOT, WABA, National Museum of Women in the Arts will speak at event. Capital Bikeshare is contributing bike lights and bike share passes…

Non-denominational event is kick-off to National Bike Month…

There will be a (savory + sweet) bake sale and sale of tee shirts with the very cool (see attached image) patron saint of cyclists, during event, to benefit church’s accessible renovation fund.”

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