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The most complete news coverage of Gateway Georgia Avenue. Period!
(From Walter Reed Army Center in the District, to the historic B&O tracks in Silver Spring.)
Grapes Crushed To Earth Will Rise Again!
 Do you like wine tastings? Love to read? Support sistafriends reaching for the heights? Leave it to Cork N Bottle (7421 Georgia Ave) to bring all of the above together under one grand Georgia Ave roof! On Friday April 3 from 6p to 9p, the CNB wine cellar hosts authors Kirsten Poe Hill & Renee E. Warren reading from their just released book, "You Buy The Peanut Butter, I'll Get The Bread" (the true adventures of best friends in business). Join CNB, Kirsten, Renee, Certified Wine Specialist Tom Finegan, and some of Cork N Bottle's top wine selections for this unique event. Never drink and drive; moderation is our friend. Stay healthy and whole! For more information, visit www.corknbottledc.com or contact customercare@corknbottledc.com
Shepherd Park Offers Businesses Its Own Stimulus Package
The Shepherd Park Citizens Association serves 1600 households along the upper Georgia corridor. Interested so far? SPCA is seeking bizzes to participate in its "New Neighbor Welcome Bag" (NNWB) and "Business Membership Plan" programs. NNWB allows bizzes to donate welcome bag items to the 40 plus families that move to Shepherd Park annually (including Colonial Village and North Portal Estates). The membership plan (depends on level) includes a listing on the SPCA website, an on-line biz profile, short articles in the neighborhood's quarterly newsletter, and more. C'mon biz leaders, jump on this! Contact spcabiz@gmail.com for more info., and visit www.shepherdpark.org. This could be quite stimulating for Gateway businesses!
Smile, There's An Economic Recovery Underway
Meanwhile, "A Great Smile Dental Care" (7826 Eastern Avenue, Suite 301) is offering its own recession-busting "Smile Stimulus Package". For only $89 (adults) and $69 (kids age 1 to 12 OR "FIRST TOOTH"), A Great Smile will give an oral cancer screening and regular teeth cleaning (no gum disease). Hrs are M-Th (8a-9p); Fri (9a-5p); Sat (9a-4p), and Sunday (11a-3p). A Great Smile Dental Care can be reached at admin@agreatsmiledc.com or 202-726-5106.
Gateway Georgia Avenue April Photo Contest Winner
Well, it wasn't actually an official contest. With rules and stuff. And nobody really knew about it, including Gateway. But when Discount Auto Insurance (7321 Georgia) sent this picture in, a decision was made on the spot to make Stu Cohen daii@comcast.net our first monthly photo contest winner! Stu's picture captures The Spring Bulb Class of April 2009 enjoying life along Gateway Georgia's 7300 block (east). The bulbs were planted several years ago by volunteers from the biz community, Gateway's Main Street team, the Shepherd Park Citizens Association, and the Concerned Neighbors, Inc. Hire Stu for your next event, and send your great Georgia Ave photo to gatewaycdc@aol.com. We'll make you a winner and figure out the rules later!
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Free "Greening" Workshop For Restaurants
Please do not miss this free workshop on April 22 from 9:30a to 12:30pm. The workshop is open to restauranteurs only. The location will be provided to restaurants that complete a brief on-line survey at www.dslbd.dc.gov (select "Green/Sustainability Business Resources). For more information, contact camille.nixon@dc.gov at the DC Main Streets office.
Really Cool Movies; Really Close To Home
AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center (Georgia/Colesville Rd) kicks off April with a focus on the films of Alan J. Pakula (To Kill A Mockingbird, Klute, Sophie's Choice, All The President's Men) and celebrates the Korean Film Festival. AFI also closes out its month-long tribute to Paul Newman in April. For more information, visit www.afi.com/silver/new/about/about.aspx, or call 301-495-6700..
Sincerely,
Marc D. Loud, Executive Director
Gateway Georgia Avenue Revitalization Corporation
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