2026 Let's Taco 'Bout It General Meeting

We’re making this a Cinco de Mayo–themed community dinner — “Let’s Taco ‘bout it.” Come connect with neighbors, hear updates, and help shape what’s ahead.

Highlights:

• Community dinner (feel free to bring a side dish to share—optional)

• Guest speaker from the DC Office of Planning sharing proposed zoning changes affecting our neighborhood as part of the DC 2050 Vision and opportunity for Q&A

• Additional neighborhood updates and speakers

• Planning for our May 16 “Treasure, Treats & Talent: Neighborhood Sale Day”—learn how to participate and help make it a success

• Kid-friendly crafts and activities

Click here for the meeting minutes.

2026 Earth Day Clean-Up

2026 Spring Fling

2026 Have a Heart Meet & Greet

On February 23, 2026, neighbors gathered at Christ Lutheran Church for our first general meeting of the year. We discussed goals for the neighborhood in years to come, heard the latest developments from our ANC Commissioner and bus barn community liaison, shared delicious hot chocolate and got to know each other a little better.

See minutes here.

December 11 General Meeting and Cookie Swap

We wrapped the year with our December Quarterly Meeting and Cookie Swap.  Over two dozen neighbors gathered to vote on the Executive Committee for the new year, plan another year’s worth of great events, and swap delicious homemade (and store-bought) cookies.  

Find meeting notes here.

October 8 General Meeting: Falling Into Community

We had fun “Falling Into Community” with our neighbors and community representatives! Big thanks to Fortune Express for providing a delicious Chinese dinner for the over 60 attendees.

Find meeting notes here.

9/13 SSNA Block Party!

Our annual block party, held on the 1500 block of Allison Street, was a great success! Thanks to everyone who brought food, helped with activities, or otherwise aided to make the event so much fun for so many neighbors. We had at least 120 children in attendance.

Aug 23 Porch Party

Thanks to everyone who could gather at Cecelia’s on 8/23 for a porch party! We are looking forward to closing out summer at the annual block party on 9/13!

May 21 Senior Committee Meeting

We had about 20 seniors join the senior social on May 21.  Shelley Moskowitz from East Rock Creek Village was the guest speaker and shared her experiences supporting and being its member. It is also a great opportunity explore what a Senior Village could mean for us. It was also great to connect with neighbors from SSNA, CBENA and 16th St Heights Civic Association all of whom are collaborating to incubate a possible Senior Village to serve our neighborhoods.

May 5th 2025: Quarterly Meeting & Taco Dinner

Thanks to everyone who came out for our quarterly meeting! We had a fantastic dinner provided by Xelajus Bakery and a great turnout with over 75 people (adults and children!).

Find meeting minutes here.

May 3 Neighborhood Clean Up

Thanks to everyone who met us on May 3rd for another SSNA clean up!

Buchanan Bands Block Party

Hot Mic’d Punks gathered a great collection of youth bands on the 1400 block of Buchanan Street with bands performing from 2-7 pm on April 27th. This was the second annual festive street party celebrating alongside Petworth Porchfest.

Bands represented included Unknown Artist, Agitator, Zigarette, Katie and Damon of Bitter Glynnis, and others.

Senior Committee Mtg

The newly formed Senior Committee met on April 16th at Atxondo. The meeting celebrated the end of tax season, was a chance to meet new friends and learn about group activities , especially about D.C. Village programs for seniors.

Ms. Eva Lucero, Executive Director of Dupont Circle Village, was the guest speaker.

About us: We are a newly organized group of SSNA and CBENA retirees/seniors committed to strengthening community social ties and to supporting seniors who may aspire to live independently, at home, as they age.

Spring Fling and Egg Hunt

The Spring Fling was a success! More than 100 neighbors - adults and kids - joined us despite the drizzly start. The big kids enjoyed their egg manager role and all kids - small and big - loved finding some sweets. Adults enjoyed connecting with friends and new neighbors. Special thanks to Zeke’s for donating half the coffee and to all the many neighbors who donated candy or time stuffing eggs, cleaning the garden or help with Spring Fling set up or clean up! You are what make this neighborhood so special!

March 29: Easter Egg Stuffing

A few families gathered to stuff hundreds and hundreds of Easter eggs in advance of the Spring Fling and Egg Hunt! A huge thank you to everyone who donated candy or eggs and gave time to help stuff the eggs!

March 23 Community Clean up at Piney Spring Green

Thanks to the more than 50 neighbors who came for the clean-up event at the Piney Spring Green!! It was a delightful morning connecting with neighbors and it felt great to beautify our neighborhood green space. Special thanks for Steve at Washington Parks for bringing all the garden tools and guidance for preparing the gardens and trees.

March 2 Neighborhood Clean-Up

Our first neighborhood weekend clean-up event of 2025!

February Quarterly Meeting: Have a Heart, Meet & Greet

Our first quarterly meeting of the year started strong with a pizza dinner provided by La Villa Pizzeria and general meeting held at Simpson-Hamline UMC. We are excited for a new year full of exciting opportunities and engagement in the community!

Read all the minutes from the meeting here.