Next meeting: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Moshe Zusman Photography Studio, 7-8:30pm

Moshe Zusman Photography Studio, The Solea

The next Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Moshe Zusman Photography Studio, inside the Solea building, at 2300 14th Street, NW. The entrance to the studio is on Florida Avenue. It is next door to our usual meeting location, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. The meeting will start at 7pm and end at 8:30pm. 

We are pleased to announce that DC Council Member Jim Graham will be joining us. 

Martha Jenkins, Esq., general counsel of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Administration, has graciously agreed to discuss the liquor license renewal process, settlement agreements and recent changes to liquor licensing laws following enactment of the Omnibus Alcoholic Regulation Amendment Act of 2012. We also plan to discuss and vote on what actions to take regarding two liquor licenses up for renewal. Agenda:

(1) Introductions

(2) Martha Jenkins, Esq., general counsel, Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Administration

(3) ABC license renewals 

• Diego (formerly LaFonda), 2100 14th Street, NW, located next to Martha's Table childcare center; Hours permitted under current settlement agreement: 2am Sun-Thurs, 3am Fri-Sat, and may serve alcohol and provide entertainment one hour later later on days designated by the ABC Board as Extended Hours; sidewalk cafe hours: midnight, Sun-Thurs, 1am Fri-Sat; sidewalk cafe will be along V Street.
• Pica Taco, 1406 Florida Avenue, NW

 (4) Councilmember Jim Graham

 (5) Announcements

Junior League of Washington Kitchen Tour, Columbia Heights, April 20, 2013

From the Junior League of Washington: Explore some of Columbia Heights' most unique homes during the 2nd Annual JLW Kitchen Tour on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

From noon to 4:00pm, each of the six homes on the tour will feature different local vendors showcasing and teaching their talents. From floral arrangements to wine tasting, you'll learn to how to make big ideas for your home happen in even the smallest of spaces.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. [More information and ticket purchase]

Letter in support of Community Three Development's proposed new construction at 14th & W

Click to view letterOn March 30, 2013, MHNA sent Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1B a letter of support for Community Three Development's request for three forms of zoning relief at 2200 - 2202 14th Street, NW, on the northwest corner of 14th and W Streets, NW, in anticipation of the proposed construction of a six-story building with residential units on the top five floors and community-serving retail on the first floor. The site is in the Greater U Street Historic District and includes one historically contributing structure, which will be incorporated into the new construction.

Community Three Development, which presented at the MHNA monthly meeting on March 19, 2013, seeks exemptions from requirements covering: (1) the lot coverage; (2) rear setback; and (3) off-street parking. 

Recent view of 2200 - 2202 14th Street, NW, from 14th Street, NW

Next meeting: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 7-8:30pm

 The next Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association (MHNA) meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in the Greater Washington Sports Alliance conference room, inside the Solea building, at 2300 14th Street, NW, from 7 until 8:30pm.  

Representatives of Community Three Development will discuss their plans for the former Ready Personnel site at 2200-2202 14th Street, NW, on the northwest corner of 14th and W Streets, NW (pictured below). They plan a new construction with five floors of residential units plus first floor retail.  

We also plan to discuss how to keep and grow daytime retail businesses in our neighborhood. Representatives of several local retailers will be joining us to to discuss their businesses and experiences in the Meridian Hill neighborhood. Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. Community Three Development - plans for new apartment/condo building with first-floor retail at 2200-2202 14th Street, NW 
3. Keeping and growing daytime retail in the Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association boundaries - representatives of Federal, Lettie Gooch, Moshe Zusman Photography, and Palace 5ive
4. Announcements

Free training for supporting those impacted by the criminal justice system

Flyer in English. Click to enlarge.The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) Foster Care Program is partnering with LAYC's Host Homes and Transitional Living Programs to offer two free training sessions entitled Keeping the Connection: Supporting Families Who Have Been Impacted By The Criminal Justice System.

The training in English will be offered on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Flyer.

The training in Spanish will be offered on Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Flyer. 

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Los Programas de Padres Temporales, Transitional Living y Host Homes del Centro Latinoamericano de la Juventud (LAYC) le invita a un taller acerca de cómo apoyar a jóvenes y familias que han sido separados por el sistema de justicia penal. Venga y aprenda acerca de la reforma de las penas obligatorias y sobre lo que usted pueda hacer para apoyar a un niño que tenga un padre encarcelado.

Recibirá: 2 horas de entrenamiento hacia su licencia. Cuidado de niños (para los que lo piden de ante mano)

Sábado, 9 de marzo del 2013

HORA 10am-12pm.

Por favor confirme su participación con Allison Elkins al 202-400-5194 no mas tarde del 6 de marzo del 2013.

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Everyone is welcome! Top five reasons to attend: 

1. Someone you know may have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Knowing how to support them could make a big difference in their life and the lives of their children.
2. Many families in the child welfare system have also been impacted by the criminal justice system. The overlap between child welfare and the criminal justice systems may be broader than you think.  
3. Meet members of the LAYC Child Placement Team and Foster & Host Parents. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our NEW Transitional Living Program serving homeless and runaway youth 16-22.
4. Light refreshments. What's not to like about that?
5. FREE child care, for all who request in advance.

Flyer in Spanish.Pre-registration is required. Please see the attached flyers. The location of each event will be provided to all who RSVP by March 1, 2013.

For more information, please contact Molly Graham, Host Homes Case Manager, LAYC, molly@layc-dc.org.