Celebrate Cherry Blossom Festival at Yards Park
The Capitol Riverfront BID invites you to attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival Lantern Making Family Day on April 21, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Yards Park. As an official event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the lantern making day will feature a variety of Japanese cultural activities.
There will be two sessions of lantern making for children and adults, at 10 am and at 12 pm, with both sessions followed by a parade through the park. All are encouraged to join in watching the parade. Plenty of entertainment will be provided, including a performance by Hapmudo Martial Arts group on the boardwalk and the Appalachian Children's Choir. Pinkberry frozen yogurt and Japanese cuisine will also be for sale in the park. Stay tuned for more announcements on event performances.
This event is free and open to the public. For sponsorship opportunities, click here.
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DC Velodrome Coming to Buzzard Point
This summer a new outdoor track cycling arena will open on Buzzard Point and will be host to major racing events, cycling courses for kids and adult riders, as well as free fitness programming for the community. Headed by a non-profit group, DC Velodrome, the track will be located between T and V Streets and First and Second Streets, SW, four blocks southwest of Nationals Park on a 1.5 acre parcel of land leased from Akridge. It will be the 27th Velodrome to open in the U.S., and will serve as a site for pro-level races in the District, and also as a community asset to neighborhood residents.
DC Velodrome's initial plans include the assembly of a portable cycle track that is 544 feet in circumference, a small grandstand for spectators, lighting, locker rooms, a snack bar, and parking. According to DC Velodrome, "the track can accommodate 12-15 riders for youth and adult classes and as many as 24 licensed or more experienced riders at one time. Typically races will be run with 12-16 riders. A fleet of Fuji track bikes and Bell helmets will be available for beginners at no charge in our basic and advanced classes, fitness sessions, and for rent to others during scheduled training hours."
DC Velodrome is funded entirely by private sponsorships and donations. More information can be found here.
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'Shared Riding' in Taxi Cabs Now Allowed at Nationals Park
Washington Nationals fans who enjoy staying until the end of games can now look forward to easier transportation after leaving the stadium thanks to the D.C. Taxicab Commission. The commission has announced that they will allow "shared riding" at Nationals Park this season beginning April 12 to help eliminate the crowds who leave games in search of cabs.
Nationals Park joins Union Station and the Verizon Center as the only locations in the District which allow this method. Under the new rule, people who want a cab must get in line at a taxi stand near the intersection of M and South Capitol Streets, SE. The line will run westward on the north side of M Street and will be the only place fans can get a cab near the stadium.
The District Department of Transportation will provide signs at the site, while commission inspectors will monitor the process. The new method should reduce congregation of fans while providing quality fares to drivers.
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Potbelly Opening Soon!
The opening of the newest restaurant addition to the Capitol Riverfront is quickly approaching! Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located on the north side of Foundry Lofts at 301 Tingey Street, SE, is set to open its doors the week of March 13.
The popular sandwich shop serves a variety of warm toasted sandwiches, as well as salads, and signature shakes, malts, and smoothies, which are perfect for a walk along the riverfront on a sunny day.
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Study Shows Many Households in Capitol Riverfront Are Car-Free
The Coalition for Smarter Growth has analyzed the latest Census numbers on car-free living in D.C. Results show that 53-67% of households in the Capitol Riverfront area do not own a vehicle, a higher percentage than most neighborhoods in the city.
These statistics demonstrate that the public transportation way of life is achievable and quite popular in the District. Residents in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood are able to travel from one location to another by walking and biking, Metrorail via the Green Line at Navy Yard or the Blue/Orange Line at Capitol South, Metrobus, and Circulator buses to Capitol Hill and Union Station.
Capitol Bikeshare also serves as a source of transportation, with locations at Nationals Park and the Navy Yard metro station, as well as the newly established location at 1st and K Streets, SE.
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Front Flicks Schedule Change
Please note the minor change in the Front
Flicks Outdoor Movie series schedule below.
May 24 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
May 31 - Sahara
Jun 7 - Pirates of the Caribbean:
Curse of the Black Pearl
Jun 14 - National Treasure
Jun 21 - The Goonies
Jun 28 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
July 5 - City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
July 12 - O Brother, Where Art Thou
July 19 - The Da Vinci Code
July 26 - Muppet Treasure Island
Movies are held at Tingey Plaza just one block from the Navy Yard Metro (New Jersey Avenue exit) behind the U.S. Department of Transportation building. Stay tuned for more announcements on Pinkberry at the movies and Pacers Adventure Races before Thursday night movies!
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
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