Mark your calendars!
The (first annual?) Brookland Clean Up and Beautification Day will be held on Saturday, May 1 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
We'll clean up Brookland streets, sidewalks and gutters in preparation for the Great Brookland Yard Sale and in celebration of Spring.
Grab a neighbor, some trash bags, and just come on out!
At noon, the Menkiti Group will host a party to celebrate our new clean streets, location TBD.
Thanks to the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association, Menkiti Group, Long and Foster, and Greater Brookland Garden Club for their support of this effort.
Please email Rachel MacClerry as rmaccleery@yahoo.com if you have any questions about this event or would like her to put you in touch with the coordinator for your part of Brookland.
Thanks and hope to see you there!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Marketing Begins
City Paper Ad
As the yard sale date approaches, we are starting to roll out promotions. Starting today and for the next three weeks the ad below will be in the DC City Paper (April 16th print edition) and on their website.
As in years past we will hit up a variety of affordable and effective channels to get the word out. (City Paper, Craigs List, Etc).
Keep in mind that as this is a crowdsourced event, any Brooklander should feel free to take out similar ads in the Post or other appropriate forums!
City Paper Ad:
Neighborhood: Brookland/Catholic University
3rd Annual Great Brookland Yard Sale!
Your friends in Brookland invite you to the 3rd Annual Great Brookland Yard Sale!
The sale will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010 with dozens of sales at homes across Brookland. A great opportunity to enjoy an interesting neighborhood and shop for all sorts of bargains.
Maps, hours and additional information are available at the yard sale website at www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com
As the yard sale date approaches, we are starting to roll out promotions. Starting today and for the next three weeks the ad below will be in the DC City Paper (April 16th print edition) and on their website.
As in years past we will hit up a variety of affordable and effective channels to get the word out. (City Paper, Craigs List, Etc).
Keep in mind that as this is a crowdsourced event, any Brooklander should feel free to take out similar ads in the Post or other appropriate forums!
City Paper Ad:
Neighborhood: Brookland/Catholic University
3rd Annual Great Brookland Yard Sale!
Your friends in Brookland invite you to the 3rd Annual Great Brookland Yard Sale!
The sale will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010 with dozens of sales at homes across Brookland. A great opportunity to enjoy an interesting neighborhood and shop for all sorts of bargains.
Maps, hours and additional information are available at the yard sale website at www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com
Monday, April 5, 2010
Free Financial Fair in Adam's Morgan
Capital Area Asset Builders 3rd Annual Financial Fair
Well, since the economy has been all but a circus this past year, I guess having a financial fair would be a good way to cope! The Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) will be hosting their annual financial fair on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Reeves Center at 14th and U Streets, NW. It's a great opportunity to take control of your financial future (minus the scary enthusiasm of Suzie Orman.)
At the fair you will be able to obtain:
Free tax preparation services
Free credit reports
Free financial planning sessions
Information & Exhibits.
You certianly can't argue with the price here, so why not learn more about this great event by chekcing out their website here.
Well, since the economy has been all but a circus this past year, I guess having a financial fair would be a good way to cope! The Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) will be hosting their annual financial fair on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Reeves Center at 14th and U Streets, NW. It's a great opportunity to take control of your financial future (minus the scary enthusiasm of Suzie Orman.)
At the fair you will be able to obtain:
Free tax preparation services
Free credit reports
Free financial planning sessions
Information & Exhibits.
You certianly can't argue with the price here, so why not learn more about this great event by chekcing out their website here.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Give Something Back
A SAFE Bet?
We all know the economic crisis has hit our community hard. It has also drained support services for the most vunerable in our community. If you are looking for a place to share some of your yard sale proceeds, the Brooklandblog has been contacted by a local group that would welcome your contribution.
The Group is Safe, Inc.
SAFE, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention services for over 5,000 domestic violence victims in the District of Columbia every year.
They are the only organization that provides immediate emergency shelter 24 hours a day 7 days a week and are in need of funds to continue to provide this service. A donation of $100 buys 1 night of safe shelter for a woman and her children, and $250 provides two nights of safe shelter and one week of food to allow that family to obtain a longer-term safe place to live, legal assistance, and more. In times of economic crisis and during the Summer months, domestic violence rates rise in the District and across the country. Those two factors combined means that we are headed for a very busy time of year and need the support of District residents to serve this very vulnerable population.
Last year as the economy continued to crumble, we experienced an 11% increase in the number of clients we served. This year has shown the same increase again. I am happy to provide additional information about SAFE, Inc. for you or anyone in Brookland who are interested in supporting us. Our website is located at http://www.dcsafe.org/
We all know the economic crisis has hit our community hard. It has also drained support services for the most vunerable in our community. If you are looking for a place to share some of your yard sale proceeds, the Brooklandblog has been contacted by a local group that would welcome your contribution.
The Group is Safe, Inc.
SAFE, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention services for over 5,000 domestic violence victims in the District of Columbia every year.
They are the only organization that provides immediate emergency shelter 24 hours a day 7 days a week and are in need of funds to continue to provide this service. A donation of $100 buys 1 night of safe shelter for a woman and her children, and $250 provides two nights of safe shelter and one week of food to allow that family to obtain a longer-term safe place to live, legal assistance, and more. In times of economic crisis and during the Summer months, domestic violence rates rise in the District and across the country. Those two factors combined means that we are headed for a very busy time of year and need the support of District residents to serve this very vulnerable population.
Last year as the economy continued to crumble, we experienced an 11% increase in the number of clients we served. This year has shown the same increase again. I am happy to provide additional information about SAFE, Inc. for you or anyone in Brookland who are interested in supporting us. Our website is located at http://www.dcsafe.org/
Spread the Word Far and Wide
Update
The Great Brookland Yard Sale continues to grow, with a total of 16 sales signed up as of this morning. You can get additional information and keep up with developments at the brookland blog at www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com.
The challenge for this weekend is to continue to get the word out to neighbors and friends, especially those who are not on the listserve.
As always, we have done our best to make it easy for you.
First, you can print a GBYS flier at home to hand out (Just email me at fortinandrew@hotmail.com) and I'll forward it to you.
OR
You can stop by the Mekiti Group offices at 2710 12th Street, NE. They have preprinted fliers for you!
We continue to be on track for another great event!
The Great Brookland Yard Sale continues to grow, with a total of 16 sales signed up as of this morning. You can get additional information and keep up with developments at the brookland blog at www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com.
The challenge for this weekend is to continue to get the word out to neighbors and friends, especially those who are not on the listserve.
As always, we have done our best to make it easy for you.
First, you can print a GBYS flier at home to hand out (Just email me at fortinandrew@hotmail.com) and I'll forward it to you.
OR
You can stop by the Mekiti Group offices at 2710 12th Street, NE. They have preprinted fliers for you!
We continue to be on track for another great event!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
No Yard? No Problem!
Saint Anthony's to Host Yard Sales!
St. Anthony Catholic School, located on 12th and Lawrence, will also host their outdoor market on Saturday, May 08 from 10-2 PM.
Tables can be rented for $20.00 each. Advance purchase only.
St. Anthony Catholic School, located on 12th and Lawrence, will also host their outdoor market on Saturday, May 08 from 10-2 PM.
Tables can be rented for $20.00 each. Advance purchase only.
To book a table contact Michael Thomasian at michael.thomasian@catholicacademies.org
This is a great option for those without yards of those who live on the outer edge of Brookland.
Big thanks to Mike Thomasian for coordinating this!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
2010 Yard Sale Map Posted!
Put yourself on the map!
Ok Team Brookland, the 2010 Yard Sale Map is posted (see the map to the left). Time to start spreading the word and to sign up.
Put your sale on the map by emailing me your address, sale hours and any items you may want to sell.
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