The Capitol Riverfront BID wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday! We are very thankful for the support of the stakeholders, residents, employees and patrons throughout the neighborhood.
YPSurvey2014 Yards Park Perception Survey

 

What do you like most about Yards Park? What was your favorite event this year? Do you have suggestions for improving our services? As managers of Yards Park, the Capitol Riverfront BID strives to provide a beautiful environment and engaging activities in the great outdoors.

Help us continue to improve these offerings by participating in our 2014 Yards Park Perception Survey. Click here to take the survey.

Complete the survey and register for the chance to win a $50 gift card from Bluejacket Brewery and The Arsenal! Be sure to enter your email address at the end of the survey to be eligible for the drawing. Your answers are an important way to measure the satisfaction of events and quality of services in Yards Park. Thank you for your participation!
FestiveFestive Fall and Winter in the Capitol Riverfront

 

The festivities continue in the Capitol Riverfront throughout the fall and winter months! Mark your calendar for special events this winter, including Parcel Market December 12th through 14th, Noon Years Eve on December 31st, and the NHL Winter Classic on January 1st.

Parcel Market will transform Canal Park in the Capitol Riverfront into a festive winter wonderland with the best independent retailers, craftsmen, and cuisine in DC. This exciting winter market curated by the celebrated husband-and-wife team behind DC Meet Market, DC-based street artist Kelly Towles and DeNada founder & lead designer Virginia Arrisueño, will feature ice skating at the Canal Park Ice Rink and creative retail that showcases local small businesses, artists, and designers.

Canal Park Ice Rink is now open with the following hours throughout the winter: Monday and Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday and Friday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm; and Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Admission is $9 for adults and $8 for children, seniors, and military. Skate Rental is $4. 

The ice rink also features daily programming and events:

Monday: DC After School Youth Skate Workshop │3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 2 for Tuesdays: get 2 admissions for the price of 1│12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: DC After School Youth Skate workshop │ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: College Night │ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday: Rock & Skate featuring live DJ │7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: Learn to Skate │9:45 am - 10:45 am; Cartoon Skate │ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Capitol Riverfront BID has partnered with local retailers to offer seasonal promotions in the neighborhood. Pick up a winter flyer at a Capitol Riverfront store or restaurant to take advantage of these seasonal promotions!
ButtercreamJubileeHoliday Pies at Buttercream Jubilee

 

There is a sweet collaboration in the Capitol Riverfront this Thanksgiving!
Ice Cream Jubilee and Tiffany MacIsaac of Buttercream Bakeshop have joined forces for a very special pie pop-up in the Ice Cream Jubilee scoop shop, Buttercream Jubilee.

Get all of your Thanksgiving pies and treats, along with pints of your favorite ice cream, for the holiday season at Buttercream Jubilee. Delicious flavors such as Chai Spiced Pumpkin Pie, Nutella Icebox Pie, Cinnamon-Dulce Apple Pie, and take-and-bake scones will be available in our shop in limited quantities. The only thing better than pie is pie a la mode! Each order can include a pint of ice cream such as Maple Rye Pecan, Pumpkin Honeycomb, or Salty Apply Cinnamon, and a container of house-made salted caramel sauce.

Place your specialty pie and treat orders at www.buttercreamdc.com, and they'll be ready for pick-up at Ice Cream Jubilee (located at 301 Water Street, SE) on Tuesday, November 25th, from noon to 6:00 pm or on Wednesday, November 26th, from noon to 3:30 pm. Supplies will only last for a limited time, so get your orders in quickly!
LoftsLofts at Capitol Quarter Construction Now Above Grade

 

As construction on The Lofts at Capitol Quarter continues, the residential project is now above grade in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. The underground garage work is largely complete, and now the neighborhood will be seeing the above grade construction of residential units.

The multi-family development that is being constructed on square 882 at 651 L Street, SE is part of the Arthur Capper Carrollsburg HOPE VI redevelopment. The Lofts at Capitol Quarter will include a total of 195 rental units, both affordable and market rate. The completion of this project is set for 2016.
BangSpecial Offer at Bang Salon

 

Ready to change up your hairstyle for the winter season? Make an appointment today at the conveniently located Bang Salon in the Capitol Riverfront!

Bang Salon is currently offering 20% off any service for all new clients at The Yards location.

Bang is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To make an appointment, call (202) 628-3222 or book online at www.bangsalon.com.
WinnerCongrats to the 2014 Capitol Riverfront Perception Survey Winner 

 

Congratulations to Ashleigh Callaway for winning a $50 gift card to Bluejacket Brewery from the Capitol Riverfront BID!


Ashleigh won her gift card by completing the Capitol Riverfront BID's 2014 Perception Survey. Results from the survey will be used by the BID to determine what we are doing well and how we can improve the experience of residents, employees, and visitors in the Capitol Riverfront. Thank you to everyone who completed the 2014 Perception Survey!

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