February thru October
Stevens School Advocacy: Effort to save historically landmarked Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School as a public school by FBA, ANC 2A, Dupont Circle, Stevens School teachers, parents, and community.

March
FBA-sponsored tour of Old Naval Observatory
Discussion of metro Transit - National Security Monitoring and Enforcement.

March thru October
FBA Grooms and Waters Street Trees: New Hampshire Ave Median, K Street NW Median and I Street NW.
FB/WE COMMUNITY VISSIONING: FBA sponsored public meetings (Visioning Sessions) to identify what residents of FB/WE want for their public facilities in the West End (WE Library/MPD Special Ops/Fire Engine Co #1/Stevens School/ Francis School and Recreation Facilities) and issued a preliminary report to guide potential redevelopment.
SURVEY REPORT ISSUED : After conducting a 3-month customer survey on the current library structure and programming and holding a public meeting to gather additional feedback, West End Library Friends (WEL F) issued a March report.

April thru November
FBA-supported farmers market at New Hampshire at I St NW.

May
Cinco De Ma Yo Celebration of Benito Juarez.

May thru October
Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit.

June
FBA Directors Russ Conlan and Elizabeth Elliott retire from the FBA Board.
Joy Howell reups for another 3-year term as FBA President.
New Board Members: Bille Hougart, Marilyn Rubin, Rita Aid, Greg Snyder.
Historically Landmarked Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School closes after 139.
FBA sponsored tour of the Organization of American States building and museum.

August
FBA DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL MEMBER PRIMARY DEBATE: FBA sponsored debate, moderated by Colbert King, between Cary Silverman and Jack Evans prior to the Democratic Party primary.

September thru December
FBA members assist Ward 2 voting precincts in both primary and general elections. FBA members continue working with CM Cheh’s office on primary election voting irregularities. November elections resulted in ANC Commissioners Corson, Harmon, Irizarry, Lehrman, and Malinen retaining their seats and a new commissioner, Rebecca Coder, for the West End.
OCTOBER 28TH AT-LARGE COUNCIL CANDIDATE DEBATE : FBA sponsored an impressive debate, including Carol Schwartz (I write-in), Dee Hunter (I), Patrick Mara (R), and Kwame Brown (D).
FBA SUPPORTS FRIENDS OF FRANCIS FIELD: We weigh in on DPR’s Plan for night lighting for sports events.
FBA supports District-based Developer proposal for maintaining Stevens School as a Charter School with operator Living Classroom Foundation and construction of mixed used small office and housing. Submission to OPM is rejected.
Lt. La nciano of Ward 2 transf ered by Chief Lanier to Ward 5 raising huge public outcry by FB/WE community. FBA, ANC , FOP write letters to retain Lancianco in Ward 2.

November
Metropolitan Police Department officials, including Chief Lanier, spoke at the FBA membership meeting on community policing.
FBA members clean up K Street Park.

December
FBA Holiday Party at 600 Restaurant.

An architectural plan for Francis Field in the West End was passed unanimously by the Foggy Bottom/West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC-2A) at its December 17 meeting.

This plan changes the design of the former athletic field on 25th Street into more of a multi-use neighborhood park, while still providing adequate space for league soccer play and softball games. A new architectural plan for the field was a requirement of a 2007 order by the District of Columbia Zoning Commission, which was negotiated by the Friends of Francis Field (FFF) and ANC-2A. Under the zoning order and agreement, the plan provides for the planting of mature trees on the field, and the installation of new benches, trash containers, a drinking fountain and other improvements. Continue reading →

The RENWICK GALLERY – JANUARY 8th - 2 PM

The Foggy Bottom Association announces a docent-led tour of the exhibit Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Glass Mr. Tagliapietra is widely revered as a master of glass blowing and credited with changing the course of contemporary studio glass through his teaching.

The exhibition features 140 works from the artist’s 40-year career, including objects that have never been exhibited.

The tour will last approximately one hour. The tour is free. However, space on the tour is limited so reservations are required. Priority will be given to FBA members; non-members will be included as space permits. Those interested should contact Jackie Lemire at 337-2167 or jglemire@aol.com Please provide your name and telephone number.