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Jon Gosselin at Founding Farmers
The Washington Post reports that Jon Gosselin (Jon and Kate Plus 8) dined at Founding Farmers with his girlfriend Morgan Christie. On Wednesday, he was also seen at Erwin Gomez Salon.
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Dine out for a Cause
Today, Thursday, the 21st, Blue Ridge Restaurant will be donating a portion of the night's sales to the DC Farms to Schools Network, which tries to bring local foods to school cafeterias.
On Friday, the 22nd, the following restaurants will also contribute to the DC Farms to Schools Network:
- Bar Pilar
- Bread and Brew
- Busboys and Poets (all locations)
- Clyde's (all locations)
- Cafe Saint-Ex
- Coppi's Organic
- Eatonsville
- Farmers and Fishers (all day)
- PS-7 (a portion of lounge sales)
- Ris (a portion of special drink orders)
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Rose Park Assault
A woman was reportedly assaulted in Rose Park. She was walking near the bathrooms, when she saw a man who was masturbating. He lunged at her as she passed him. She ran to safety to call the police. The police took her statement, but were unable to locate the man. The woman describes the man as 5'11' with dark skin. He was wearing dark clothes with red and white underwear.
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More Ways to Help Haiti
Reverend Tom Murphy of Christ Church realizes that rebuilding Haiti "will be a long-term commitment. The thing the Haitian people need most now is money and prayer." Father Murphy also said the Episcopal Diocese have about 89,000 parishioners in Haiti. As a result of the earthquake, their cathedral has collapsed, and the Bishop (who has volunteered to remain in Haiti to help), among other members of the congregation, are now part of a tent city. Christ Church sent a donation to the diocese in Haiti to provide assistance. "We've also encouraged parishioners to send money directly to charities helping Haiti."
Here are two Father Murphy recommended:
Episcopal Relief and Development
Catholic Relief Services
The Dish also reminds you to join us on Friday for a benefit for Doctors Without Borders in Haiti at Lululemon (3265 M Street) from 7-9 PM. The event is organized by Jefferson Prep, and 100% of proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders.
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Gene Bertoncini at Blues Alley
The Gene Bertoncini Trio will play at Blues Alley this Friday, January 22, through Sunday at 8 PM and 10 PM. Bertoncini was a regular on the Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson Shows. For tickets Call 202-337-4141.
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Lecture at Dumbarton: "Theology and Social Criticism"
Dumbarton Oaks will host another free lecture on Thursday, February 11, at 5:30 PM. Professor Peter Brown of Princeton University will speak about "Theology and Social Criticism: Salvian of Marseilles and the end of the Roman Empire in the West." RSVP to Byzantine@doaks.org or phone (202) 339-6940.
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President Attends MLK Concert
The President and First Lady attended the sold out MLK Day concert, "Let Freedom Ring," at the Kennedy Center on Monday. The President presented the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award to Georgetown alumnus, Dikembe Mutombo. President Obama also commented on the remembrance of King and the earthquake in Haiti.
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84-Year-Old Woman Mugged-Update
On Thursday, the 14th, an 84-year-old woman was mugged on her doorstep after walking back from the M St. Bank of America at noon. As she was opening her door, a "barrel-chested, bulky man [with] light to medium African American complexion, [and] no facial hair" pushed her into the house and knocked her to the floor. He hit her face, bruising it, then grabbed her purse, and ran out the front door. The mugger maxed-out her credit cards at nearby gas stations.
UPDATE: From Commander Matt Klein
Police searched the area and stopped someone matching the description given by the victim. However, the victim said it was not the offender.
The offender is described "as a black male, black hair, 40 – 45 years of age, 6’1” to 6’2” in height, a stocky build, wearing a black coat and pants."
Police are still looking for the suspect. People close to the victim say "she is healing and shaken, but will be ok."
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Parking Discounts
In case your neighboorhood has no parking signs posted (see No Parking), the Georgetown Business Association and Altman's Parking are offering 20% off of booklets of 100 hour parking validation stamps to GBA members until February 28th. The 33rd and M ST lots normally cost $480, so with your GBA membership, you will be getting a pretty good deal. Plus, the stamps do not expire. To find out more:
Ms. Shamika Platt
Monthly Accounts Manager
202-337-1005
Shamika @altmansparking.com
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No Parking Signs Annoy Neighborhood
Carol Joynt wrote a letter to Mayor Fenty, Jack Evans, and ANC2E expressing unhappiness at temporary no parking signs posted in Georgetown. From her website: "For the past week we had 'no parking' signs taped to the trees and sign posts covering half the block, effective from early in the morning until 5 PM each day, including Saturday. But nothing happened. No city work crews, no moving vans. No one and nothing showed up to employ the empty stretches of road, and all the while residents were denied at least 20 spaces." More signs were posted the next day, renewing the restriction.
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