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Ward 8 DC Newsreel
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A is for Anacostia
I'm kind of happy for a number of reasons but I will post more about that in the morning. Until then...
Anacostia Playhouse Construction Update! With pictures!
Wow! Things are looking G-O-O-D at the new Anacostia Playhouse! Although I have been looking at plans and renderings for months I am one of those people who just can't read architectural plans so to finally see the warehouse framed out and the drywall going up makes me just want to squeal with happiness. (Okay, in full disclosure I did totally squeal...multiple times...and may have danced a little too.)Big hugs to Adele and Julia for sticking it out and making this dream a reality. Well done ladies, well done!
That being said, a lot still needs to be done to get the Anacostia Playhouse ready for it's June 10th opening and that costs M-O-N-E-Y. The playhouse could use some thoughtful donations to help fund the construction costs. As can be expected the delays with the building permit did take a financial toll and thus the Anacostia Playhouse could still use about $50,000 to close the gap. The fact that their nonprofit tax paperwork is lost in the Bermuda's Triangle known as the Internal Revenue Service is not helping matters either.
Don't. Freak. Out. (okay maybe a little)
Having seen the First Lady in person on two occasions she is a sight to behold and further inspiration to get my ___ back in the gym ASAP.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Seasonal positions available at THEARC
Job Title: Organic
Garden Assistant (2 positions available)
Location:
Washington, DC
Classification: Seasonal,
Part-time
Description:
The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) is a
$27 million, 110,000 square-foot campus located east of the Anacostia River in
Washington, DC’s Ward 8. THEARC was built and is operated by Building Bridges
Across the River (BBAR), a nonprofit 501-c-3 organization. The mission of
Building Bridges Across the River is to improve the quality of life for
children and adults who reside east of the Anacostia River by providing
leadership, management and financial oversight of the Town Hall Education Arts
Recreation Campus (THEARC). Through a collaboration of eleven partner
organizations and four off-site partner organization, THEARC provides access to
high quality educational, health, cultural, recreation, and social service
programs to community members. By providing these programs, BBAR and its partners
aim to contribute to the flourishing of the community in southeastern
Washington.
THEARC’s Organic
Garden:
The Organic Garden @ THEARC was created in 2010. It has grown to 22 planting beds for herbs
and vegetables, an 18 tree orchard and a hoop house. The garden provides produce for the weekly
Ward 8 Farmer’s Market, held Saturday’s at THEARC from June - November. THEARC
operates a stand at the market with produce from the garden.
Position
Description:
The garden assistant(s) are responsible for tending the
organic garden, the hoop house, and the orchard. Responsibilities include
maintenance of the garden, hoop house and orchard, the garden and
orchard grounds, and the storage sheds. Garden assistant(s) will
harvest produce for the market days, maintain a growth calendar for use in
planning the season harvest and keep a weekly diary of plant growth and
harvest. The garden assistant(s) will be
expected to assist with community day activities, serve as a guide to the
garden for visitors and educate visitors to the values of a healthy diet. The garden assistants will work in tandem,
and report directly to the Garden Manager, and to the Executive Director.
Hours: 30 hours/week (5 days of six hours each)
Compensation: $7.50/hour
Term: May 15, 2013 – November 30, 2013 (with option to
extend)
Qualifications:
Responsible individual willing to learn about gardening
and healthy eating. Must be able to follow instructions and the
schedule. Must be punctual and enjoy working out of doors. Must be
able to explain garden to visitors. High school degree or GED
preferable. Initiative and enthusiasm welcome.
Interested
applicants should send a letter of inquiry, or call Beverly Carroll (202)
889-5901 x1 or B Carroll@THEARCDC.org
Parking regulations driving away business in Anacostia
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Tonight at 6:30pm free marketing workshop at The HIVE 2.0
BRANDING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS (Part 3 of 3)
Tues, May 21st | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The HIVE 2.0 joins forces with WACIF to bring you the second in a three part series on branding your small business! Presented by Meryl Hooker, this three part series will focus on branding identity and how that influences your presence in the marketplace.
Go HERE to RSVP on Facebook.
1231 Good Hope Rd SE (lower level)
Washington, DC 20020
membership@thedchive.com
(202) 507.8072
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