Monday, March 16, 2009

Public Safety Walk-Around

From our neighbors in Borderstan:

THURSDAY: Borderstan Night-Safety Walk Around
March 16, 2009

What: Borderstan Night-Safety Walk Around. Join police and city government staff for a quick walk around Borderstan. The purpose is to point out dark areas that need lighting, burned out street lights, overgrown trees, etc. The goal is to improve night safety in Borderstan through better lighting and visibility.When: This Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m. The group will leave 15th and T NW at 6 p.m. and proceed south.

Who: You, your neighbors, representatives of D.C. government agencies. This includes members of the MPD, D.C. Department of Transportation and Andrew Huff, the Outreach and Services Specialist for Ward 2.Why: You can meet members of the police who patrol West Borderstan (PSA 208) and East Borderstan (PSA 307) as well as your neighbors… and contribute to public safety by working with officials to fix lighting- and visibility-related problems.

Where: 15th Street NW, starting at T Street and proceeding south to Rhode Island Avenue NW. Join us at 15th and T or watch for us as we make our way down 15th Street NW. Our goal is to cover/talk to residents on the 1400- and 1500-blocks of all streets between T Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW.More Information: Contact Andrew Huff at andrew.huff@dc.gov or Borderstan at borderstan@gmail.com.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Celebration of Connie Maffin's Life

Join us in celebrating
the life of

Connie Maffin

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
10:30 – 11:30 am

Coffee reception to follow

Studio Theatre
1501 14th Street, NW

Many of you may wish to provide photos or a remembrance of your experiences with Connie. Please submit to conniemaffinmemorial@gmail.com by March 31, 2009.

If you prefer to send original photos, which will be returned after the celebration, please send to:


Rebecca Miller

Executive Director

DC Preservation League

401 F Street, NW, Room 324

Washington, DC 20001

202.783.5144 - Phone