The Georgetown Metropolitan

Good Morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Fun deep-dive into the making of the Exorcist.
• The Public Space Committee met last Thursday and voted to extend the BID’s permit to operate the streateries for another two years.

The November Hyde-Addison Update from Hyde-parent Phil Mone:

It’s time for my monthly update for neighbors of Hyde Addison Elementary School, Georgetown’s only public elementary school! 

These last few weeks, walking my PK4 and 1^st grader to Hyde over the colorful, crackling leaves on the brick sidewalks of Georgetown is a very cheery way to start my day. 

Fundraising for Hyde’s PTA

Hyde’s PTA is selling popcorn for four days—today through Friday Nov 17 at noon.  Hyde gets 50% of all sales!

My “popup store” is here:

https://popup.doublegood.com/s/db08y0s7

There are ten flavors to choose from, including my favorite, Easy Peasy Caramel Cheesy.  The holidays are here and this popcorn makes a great gift.  Even fits in a stocking… Prices start at $9/bag (ie a $4.50 donation to Hyde!) and shipping is convenient- ships directly to the buyer! I just bought six bags.

Also, the PTA’s auction committee is seeking donations for an online auction in early December as well as for a silent auction at Hyde’s gala in March and would love to include donations from friends and neighbors! Please email fundraising.hydeaddison@gmail.com to work out the details. 

Prospective Family Open Houses: the next one is December 1^st! 

Hyde’s principal, Dr. Calvin Hooks, and other Hyde leaders are hosting five Prospective Family Open Houses over the next few months (two virtual, three in-person), with the next one scheduled for Friday December 1^st at 10am.  This virtual open house will begin with a presentation from Dr. Hooks and other members of the instructional leadership team and include a Q&A session. 

Hyde Field Trip: public speaking

My 1^st grader has a field trip with her class and the 4^th grade this week—they will be attending the “Children’s Freedom Festival” at National Harbor where they will celebrate communication performance, and gain public speaking experience.  Volunteer judges will listen to and provide students with positive feedback on their public speaking skills.  I am so glad that Hyde is helping my daughter and her classmates build these skills.

Hyde’s Playground is Open All Weekend Long!

The playground at Hyde is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays.  Please

enjoy this community resource (but please don’t leave behind trash or any other items).

Your support of Hyde is welcome and much appreciated!  Hyde’s PTA contributes essential financial support to Hyde and greatly appreciates the financial support some Georgetown and Burleith community members have already given this fall.  Please consider donating at https://hydeaddisondc.org/donate and be on the lookout for some of our upcoming fundraisers tied to the winter holidays. 

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU running a production on the local DC Go-Go music scene.
• Good list of business ins and outs.

The Friends of Volta Park will be holding a park clean-up this Sunday from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Please come out and help the community keep this wonderful park looking its best!

And speaking of Volta Park, here’s just another reminder about the community meeting November 27th at the Georgetown Library at 6 pm where the field renovations will be discussed!I hope you can make it to both events!

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Corey Peterson is returning to Georgetown as VP of Community Engagement and Local Government Affairs. This is a huge win for the school and the neighborhood as his work in the community affairs office was critical for greatly improving the town-gown relations over the last 10 plus years.
• GLOW sneak peek.

This week for Georgetown Time Machine, I’m dipping back into the 30 year old photos from 1993. I chose today’s in honor of the fact this building will be vacant soon with the departure of the Edible Arrangements.

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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Secret Service agents opened fire at a group of people breaking into their car.
• New garden shop opens.

The popular (if not a bit omnipresent) Tatte Bakery is taking over the former Capital One Bank branch at the corner of Wisconsin and Q St., according to a building permit filed this month.

The bank closed last year after having occupied the lot since the 90s. (Prior to that it was a gas station for many years). Built in the house style of Chevy Chase Bank, the building is attractive but not actually historic. As such it could be razed. But when Roadside Development purchased the property this summer, they announced plans to keep the building and bring in retail. That’s where Tatte comes in.

The Boston-based bakery has been on a rapid expansion into the DC market in the last couple years. There have long been rumors of it finally cracking into Georgetown, but this is the first concrete sign I’ve seen of it actually coming.

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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Georgetown GLOW to return.
• Bellringer Ride raises over $1 million.

In response to a request for a follow-up meeting concerning the plans to renovate Volta Park, DPR and DGS will be hosting a community information session November 27th at the Georgetown Library. (A virtual option will also be available here.)

There is a great deal of interest in the designs of what the city is planning for the park, particularly with regards to potential fencing. I look forward to seeing the plans and hearing the response from the public. If you’re interested in learning more, please come!