Paws for a Cause!

We had a nice walk in Montrose Park, the beautiful park in Georgetown -- full of beautiful trees, roses and views!!

http://www.georgetowndc.com/go/montrose-park

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc11.htm





PawFest 2008
The Washington Animal Rescue League’s Annual Open House
October 25 & 26, 2008

PawFest is an excellent opportunity to visit one of the most active and innovative animal rehabilitation and adoption centers in the country. Bring your family out for a weekend of fun and find out why the League is considered one of the most humane animal shelters in the world.
The weekend-long celebration begins with a low-cost ($10) vaccination and free microchip clinic on Saturday, October 25, from 9:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (made possible through the generosity of Bayer HealthCare — Animal Health). No appointment is necessary, but cats must be in carriers and dogs must be on leashes.
Come back for the main event on Sunday, October 26 from12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Visit our vendor partners--Big Bad Woof, Dog Centric, and Happy Paws--stop by our pet training booth, walk your animal through the Haunted Shelter, or dress up your pet companion to compete in the annual pet costume contest!
Throughout the day, three-time Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Carol Guzy will be holding professional pet portrait photo sessions in the Medical Center lobby. Each session costs $200.00 for a photo CD of pictures of your pet. 100% of pet portrait sales will be donated to the League. Pre-registration is required. To reserve your 20-minute time slot, please contact spease@oai-usa.com.
Pet owners curious about the makeup of their lovable mixed breed pups can visit MetaMorphix, Inc.’s DNA Swab-a-thon™ booth to have their dog’s DNA analyzed. Kits will be sold for $120.00, $30.00 of which will go directly to support the League. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but not required. Please contact spease@oai-usa.com for more information or to pre-register.
Other family fun activities on Sunday include face painting, pet boutique shopping, pumpkin sales, and plenty of refreshments. Please bring friends, family and of course, dogs (on leashes)! Admission is free.

Airedales, Bison & Bulldogs..Oh My!!!

Bing and I had a nice walk on Q Street across the Dumbarton Bridge (also known as the Bison Bridge) through Georgetown this morning. This is also the last original carriage bridge in the city--if you walk below the bridge you can see the beautiful details, which include Indian heads.

Featured Local Events:


Music: Patrick Bismuth and La Tempesta Thursday, October 9, 2008 7:30 PM Location: La Maison FrançaiseThis renowned French baroque ensemble is celebrated for its bold and enthusiastic interpretations.

Walking Tour: Return to the Philippines Friday, October 10, 2008 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: World War II MemorialIn the spring of 1942, General Douglas MacArthur made a promise to the Philippine people: “I shall return.” Many American military personnel that were left behind had to survive the infamous Bataan Death March. What was their story and how many survived?

Workshop for Kids: Making a Viewing Stone Display in a Tray Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon Location: U.S. National ArboretumThis workshop will be taught by Jim Greaves, a stone collector and master of viewing stone display. Participants will learn about stone appreciation and create their own display to take home.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location: Hillwood Estate, Museum & GardensParticipate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony guided by the Chado Urasenke DC Association. Or take advantage of the Sunday opening to relax and enjoy the fall foliage, which is breathtaking this time of year.

more information can be found at the Cultural Tourism DC website:

http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm

Taste of Georgetown
(M & Wisconsin Avenue, NW)

Saturday, October 11th, 11 am – 4 pm

The annual Taste of Georgetown showcases the spectacular cuisine of thirty of Washington, D.C.’s finest restaurants, highlighting Georgetown’s culinary personalities and featuring nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine pairings and the jazz talents of Blues Alley.As the fifteenth annual celebration of food, wine, and music, the Taste of Georgetown has become the premier food and wine festival of D.C.


All proceeds benefit the Georgetown Ministry Center’s Service to support the homeless.


http://tasteofgeorgetown.com/



HUD to Offer $50 million in Housing Counseling Grants

As part of an ongoing program to help families prepare for homeownership, HUD will offer housing counseling grants to assist families in becoming first-time homeowners and remaining homeowners after their purchase. HUD-approved counseling agencies not only provide homeownership counseling, but also offer financial literacy training to renters and homeless individuals and families. "These critical counseling grants not only help to put people into homes, but they help to keep them there as well," said Preston. "Housing counseling organizations will continue to help families make more informed choices before they purchase a home and counsel families facing foreclosure. Now, more than ever, it is critical that Americans better understand how to manage their money, navigate the homebuying process, and securing their financial future." Counseling agencies will use $4 million to help assist senior citizens seeking reverse mortgages or Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM).


http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm


DC Dog Parks

http://www.doggeek.com/Dog%20Parks/Washington%20DC.shtml

Historic Neighorhoods in DC

http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/homepage2549/index.htm

Pumpkins & Gardens

Today's walk with Bing found us going north on Wisconsin Avenue from Georgetown up past Glover Park and further north to(left on Porter Street) MClean Gardens Cleveland Park.

MClean Gardens is a lovely condominium community with handsome brick buildings situated on over 40 acres of tree lined streets, anchored by Wisconsin Avenue to the East and Archibold Glover Park to the West.

Here is their website for history and more information:

http://www.mcleangardens.com/outside_home.asp

Sunday Open House: MClean Gardens, October 5th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Address: 3600 38th Street, NW, Unit #276

Description:

Immaculately maintained large one bedroom loft ,this light and airy top floor corner unit offers spacious bedrooms (1,290totsf)& open floor plan with two-story vaulted ceilings. Other features include spacious kitchen with ample cabinet & counter space, master suite on main level with dressing room, hardwood, fresh paint, washer/dryer,9 windows,3 skylights with three exposures. Amenities Include: Pool & Tennis courts. Pet Friendly! Move in Ready!