more beer at Timor

See this message from Kim Wee, business owner of the Timor Market at 2nd & Rhode Island Avenue NW, which opened last week:


What a surprise over the whole been coffee which completely sold out this weekend! Appreciate the enthusiasm and great patience of all those who stopped by to taste and learn about the Yirgacheffe, Chiapas and Moreinhas samples. (Along with a valuable exchange of knowledge on the pros and cons of different brewing methods, storage of beans, coffee growing regions etc)

The show continues this week with 3 back-to-back events this week! First of all, for those of you who missed the beer tasting Friday, there will be a reprise tonight, Tuesday, at 7PM while stocks last. Among last week's hits were the Harbin lager from far-flung Northeastern China, and the attractive Blonde and Amber ales by Grolsch. No harm in opening a few more of these, I suppose.

And then the first of our "Mini Wine Tasting" events begin on Wednesday and Thursday, back-to-back, at you guessed it: 7PM on the dot. On both nights we will pick a pair of reds, and a pair of whites--that's four labels altogether. And we'll do it again with 4 different labels Thursday for those of you who can't make it Wednesday.

OK more mundane matters to announce: Due to the urban professional timetable, my store is very quiet during the week. And as my inventory-building quest is just beginning, it makes sense for me to operate on a "nights and weekends basis" for now at least.

So Timor's new hours are:

Monday-Friday 4:30PM till 8:30PM
Saturday: 9AM-9PM
Sunday: 9AM-6PM
Or call and check if someone is in the store: 202-588-5612

And organic milk will be back in stock this evening.

things in the hood today:

1. See this message from Timor Market business owner Kim Wee:


To herald our first weekend in business, Timor will host coffee sampling on
Saturday and Sunday -- from 10AM until 2PM.

We will grind and brew the choicest single-origin batches from Ethiopia, Brazil, and possibly India. A limited number of 1/2lb bags of whole bean coffee will be on sale. In case of additional demand, Timor will roast-to-order green beans for unsurpassed freshness. (Flavor of coffee peaks from the 2nd to the 5th day after roasting.)

Please Note:
The credit card reader is now operating.
All visiting dogs are entitled to one smoked pig ear.

2. Real Estate Open Houses:
1918 4TH ST NE-Start/Ends: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
1726 6TH ST NW- Start/Ends: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
400 EVARTS ST NE- Start/Ends: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
14 S ST NE-Start/Ends: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

renewing Armstrong on first street

Urban metro diary has some info about Armstrong

more on timor market. beer tasting tonight!

See this message from Timor Market business owner Kim Wee:


I am excited about the kind of customers who have been coming to Timor this week--mainly bright, well-traveled young professionals stopping after work. Therefore, I am pleased to let you know about our first promotional event: Beer Tasting, AND sampling of newly arrived Son of Italy food products this Friday, from 6-8PM. Join us in trying a few highly rated imports and American craft brews!

Secondly, to herald our first weekend in business, Timor will host coffee sampling on both Saturday and Sunday from 10AM till 2PM. We will grind and brew the choicest single-origin batches from Ethiopia, Brazil, and possibly India. A limited number of 1/2lb bags of whole bean coffee will be on sale. In case of additional demand, Timor will roast-to-order green beans for unsurpassed freshness. (Flavor of coffee peaks from the 2nd to the 5th day after roasting.)

Please Note:
Timor will open at 4PM this Friday after new stock is shelved.
The credit card reader is now operating.
All visiting dogs are entitled to one smoked pig ear.

CHERYL'S GONE /AN OPEN MIC

See this message from Bloomingdale resident Joe Hall:


Hey Bloomingdale--

In case you haven't rocked a mic recently, you might want to check this out--

CHERYL'S GONE
{ a reading series }

PRESENTS

AN OPEN MIC
w/host Richard Hanks

DECEMBER 13th / 8 PM / Big Bear Cafe

Music / Spoken Word / Poetry / ETC

We want all you lyricists in the community to step-up & be known.
We've got a mic, an amp & plenty of ears--so make use of 'em.

Hope to See You There,

Joe
bigbearreadings@gmail.com

need a christmas tree?

i got this email:

Now the good news: We raised well over $2,000 for Capital City Public Charter School.

That's above and beyond the cost of the trees.

The bad news? We still have 31 trees left unsold (out of 150), and several tree stands.

But wait. There's more good news. I'm willing to let the remaining trees go for as low as 25
bucks a pop. That's right. $25 for any tree on the lot, regardless of make and model. If
that seems too low, you can always throw in a couple extra dollars. It all goes to the
school at this point. If I can unload all 31 at that price, We'll have made $3,000 for the
school which is what we made the last couple of years.

I'm going to plan on being there after school on Monday, (TODAY!) from around 3:15 to 6ish, so look
for me. I'll be wearing a Santa Claus hat. Can't make it?
Send your friends.



Capital City Public Charter School
3047 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

CCPCS is located at 3047 15th Street, NW, at the intersection of 15th and Irving Streets. One block from the Columbia Heights Metro Station (Green Line).

Timor Market at 200 Rhode Island Avenue

I am writing to let you know that "Timor" at 200 Rhode Island NW is about to open.

I have stocked the store with a basic selection of restaurant-grade produce, including some items from Truck Patch farms from our farmers’ market stand. My aim is to be a regular green-grocer, with an emphasis on selling produce from local farms whenever possible.

Additionally I am offering:

-A dairy section--milk, eggs, butter etc

-A specialty beer and wine selection--no more single containers of dubious beverages dispensed here from this point forward.

-6 types of freshly roasted whole bean coffee from around the world

-Imported or premium confectionaries and snacks

-A 200 sq ft pen built specially for dog owners, with a lookout area from within the store

I am open as of today from 1PM. My hours will be:

MON-SAT 9PM-9PM
Sunday: 9AM 6PM


Thanks very much,

Kim Wee

friday night at the Bobby Fisher Memorial Building

At The Borf Mansion (Bobby Fisher Memorial Building)
1644 North Capital ST NW
$5 to enter. Smoke Free Alcohol Free
Bombs Away
8:30 PM Live Local Hip Hop - All Ages Show
Flex Mathews
Eurok (Peace Justice Universal) w Orbit 122
E-One
Resination
with Scratch Master K on the wheels of Steel
Plus: Special Debut of WBL Urban Arts Academy DJs Tre Pound and 40

another shot first snow of the season

first snow of the season
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

first snow of the season

first snow of the season
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

NoMa, again

wow. Eckington DC Living tips us off that the Noma Bid has a new website.
check it out.


the pictures are quite stunning.

toys for tots

U.S. MARINE CORPS
TOYS FOR TOTS
COMMUNITY DROP-OFF CENTER
COSMOPOLITAN PROPERTIES Real Estate Brokerage
414 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 387-0777
(Located at the corner of Florida and Rhode Island Avenues, NW)

COSMOPOLITAN PROPERTIES Real Estate Brokerage Firm is supporting the US Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” by, once again, designating our office location as a Community Drop-Off Center.

This is our 3rd Annual “Toys for Tots” Toy Drive. Last year, with the help of our Community, we were able to collect a little over 100 toys. This year, with your help, we hope to collect over 200 toys.

Please join us in helping to bring joy into the lives of our young children this Holiday Season. If you find it in your heart to help our local deserving children, please stop by our office, between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm, Monday – Friday (After hours by Appointment), to drop off an unwrapped toy(s). *Please note that our location does not accept monetary contributions.

**Drop-Off Deadline: Wednesday, December 20, 2007 at 3:00pm.

Thank you to all who have already began donating toys! “Together, we can make a difference in our Community”

Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market 2007

Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

Thanks to everyone that came out the the first Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market!

I was really suprised by how many people showed up! i hope you had a good time. Certainly all the artists had fun and Lana's Cider was most rockin!

Thanks!

Today! Holiday Tree Lighting

See this message from the folks at Crispus Attucks Park:

Greetings Everyone,

A reminder to join us for the
Holiday Tree Lighting
in Crispus Attucks Park
Today, Sunday December 2, 2007
4:30 p.m.

Join us for a mug* of hot cider as we light up the tree
*BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug)

Everyone is encouraged to bring some holiday goodies – cookies, cake, gingerbread…

Questions? Email info@crispusattuckspark.org or call 202-550-2631.

Today in Bloomingdale- Holiday Art Market-

Local Artists, designers, and craftspeople will be selling their unique creations at the Big Bear Cafe on December 1, from 3- 9 PM.

Vendors Include:
Jesse Walker


Patricia Lee
Moira McCauley
Sean Hennessey
Rania Hassan
Debbie Lee


Kristina Bilonick





A. Drauglis