Upcoming Events: Packed Fall Schedule

NCHCA has a packed schedule of upcoming events. We hope to see you at one, two, or all of the following:

Saturday, October 22, 9:30-12:30, we will be tabling at the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace.  Drop by to learn more about our organization, sign up as a volunteer, buy . . . → Read More: Upcoming Events: Packed Fall Schedule

Halloween Event / Fall Agenda / Rat Abatement

NCHCA, in conjunction with local residents, is currently planning a Halloween event for 11th Street between Kenyon and Monroe, between 5-7 P.M. on October 31st.  Our goal is to have a costume parade featuring neighborhood kids, fun events / giveaways for kids at local businesses, and perhaps a . . . → Read More: Halloween Event / Fall Agenda / Rat Abatement

New Neighborhood Business Links

We have updated our neighborhood business link page by adding links for the following businesses new to Columbia Heights (or coming soon): Coffy Cafe, The Getaway, Lou’s City Bar, Paila Chilean Grill, and Zeba Bar and Grill.  Also new to Columbia Heights is Mr. Larry’s Pet Supply Store on . . . → Read More: New Neighborhood Business Links

May 4th Meeting Schedule

Reminder, meeting this Wednesday night, neighborhood clean-up and community brunch this Saturday!  Details below …

The next meeting of the NCHCA will be held at Bloombars (on 11th Street) on Wednesday, May 4th from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.  All are welcome to attend.  We will have two guest speakers: . . . → Read More: May 4th Meeting Schedule

March 2, 2011 Meeting

The next meeting of the NCHCA will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Triangle Community Room.  Enter the Park Triangle apartment complex on 1375 Kenyon Street NW (right next to the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza), and the doorman will direct you to . . . → Read More: March 2, 2011 Meeting

Neighborhood Community Service Update

We have officially chosen Saturday, April 2, 2010 as the first (we hope of many) annual Columbia Heights Great Day of Service We discussed preliminary planning for the Great Day of Service, as well as learned more about a few local community service organizations, at our November 3, 2010 meeting.  Read the meeting minutes here.  If you would like to get involved in the Great Day of Service (either by sponsoring a project, getting your community organziation on board, helping organize the event, or simply volunteering on that day), please contact jeff.zeeman@northcolumbiaheights.org.

In addition to the organizations presenting at the meeting, Brainfood has an urgent need for volunteer classroom assistants at its Columbia Heights site.  More details below the break.

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Final Meeting and Clean-Up of 2010!

Hey folks, next week is our final meeting and clean-up of 2010.  Our meeting will focus on community service in Columbia Heights, as well as an initial planning / brain-storming session for the Great Day of Service tentatively scheduled for April 2011.   The meeting will be held on Wednesday, . . . → Read More: Final Meeting and Clean-Up of 2010!

Community Service Opportunities in Columbia Heights

Save the date of our next meeting, Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 P.M. (location to be announced), when you can learn more about community service opportunities in Columbia Heights.  This will also serve as a planning / brainstorming meeting for the first neighborhood Great Day of Service, which we . . . → Read More: Community Service Opportunities in Columbia Heights

Tonight’s Meeting

Reminder: please drop by tonight’s meeting at 7:00 at the Park Road Community Church (meeting in the basement, corner of Park and Sherman). We will have a presentation from the developer of the 11th and Monroe property, followed by an open discussion of our agenda / plans for the . . . → Read More: Tonight’s Meeting

One Month Until Columbia Heights Day!

NCHCA has a busy late August and September ahead.  Look for our table at Columbia Heights Day on August 28th, then attend our first fall meeting on Wednesday, September 1st at 7:00.  Regular monthly clean-ups are resuming beginning Saturday, September 4th at 10:30.  More details on all three events . . . → Read More: One Month Until Columbia Heights Day!