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Anacostia River Business Summit Tuesday, September 20th
Click here to reserve a spot for the 2nd Annual Anacostia River Business Summit and Expo on Tuesday, September 20th from 8:30am and 12:30pm. Come join the Capitol Riverfront and the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership to discuss the clean up of the Anacostia, its destination qualities, and its impact on the economic development of the city.
The speakers for this event will represent the DC development community, federal and local government leaders, local environmental groups, and experts in the field of stormwater management. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the expo area. Sponsorship opportunities and expo tables are available, contact David Savarese with any questions.
Keep an eye on the summit's homepage, where we will be announcing the agenda, expo participants, and confirmed speakers. Come learn what we can do to help revive the Anacostia River.
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Mayor Vincent Gray Visits Friday Concert Series
 On August 12th the Yards Park Concert Series had a special guest - Mayor Vincent Gray. The Mayor came to the park to enjoy the beautiful weather and music along the Anacostia River. Mayor Gray met some of the Capitol Riverfront community and chatted with the BID staff and neighborhood residents.
The Washington Area Bicycle Association and BicycleSPACE were also at the park to enjoy the concert, as part of their Bike to the Concert event. Bicyclists came down to the park on their bicycles from all over the District and those who donned their helmets received a free lemonade.
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Development Update: Camden South Capitol Apartments
 Excavation and construction work for the 276-unit Camden South Capitol Apartments across from Nationals Ballpark is well underway. The project is currently on schedule to deliver in the summer of 2013. Work is currently being done on the foundation. You can find out more about the project on its website here.
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Capitol Riverfront Team at the Nationals Ballpark
 The Capitol Riverfront Team enjoyed the baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds on August 16th. Thanks to Forest City Washington for allowing us to enjoy the game from their suite. The BID's Clean and Safe team, the Yards Park security team from Watkin's Security, and the BID office staff had a great time! After the fourth inning the Nationals came by the suite with Screech for photos and to show their appreciation to Eloyd Robinson from our Yards Park security team by giving him an autographed Ian Desmond jersey. Mr. Robinson was a member of the Negro League and played on professional teams including the Homestead Grays and Saskatoon Commodores, as well as the St. Louis Cardinals. The Nationals played well and won an entertaining game 6-4. Go Nats!
In addition, last Friday Clean and Safe team member William 'Smooth' Wardlaw sang the National Anthem at National's Ballpark. Will said, "It was an honor to be chosen to sing and be among the few that have had the opportunity. It was a big accolade." To learn more about his upcoming performances, check out his website www.smoothsings.com.
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Boys & Girls Club Capital Community Family Festival
 On September 17th the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington will be holding its Capital Community Family Festival at the Yards Park. The Family Festival is part of the celebration of 125 years of service for the Boys & Girls Clubs and the National Day for Kids. The Festival includes live performances by the Black Byrds, Afro-Bop, Marcus Johnson, Issa, Chelsey Green and Theater Arts Performers. The day also includes games, fun activities, food, vendors, and celebrity guests! Click on this link for free tickets to the event!
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Friday Night Concert Series Extended till September 9th
We have added 3 more concerts to the end of our summer concert series. Come out for: Grand Theft Radio tomorrow, August 26th. Rise and Fall plays at the park on September 2nd, and Divide by Zero performs on September 9th. Thanks to our sponsors CSX and Velocity Condominium.
This week enjoy a variety of food options from DC Slices, Carnivore BBQ, Doug the Food Dude and Sweetz Cheesecake. Mie N Yu will sell beer, wine, frozen cocktails and other beverages at several bars in the park. Be sure to stop by CSX's booth for kids activities and giveaways! Friday evening concerts take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the Boardwalk Stage. The event is free and open to the public.
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Capitol Riverfront Photo Contest Ending Soon!
 This is your last chance to enter the Capitol Riverfront photo contest! As our neighborhood grows into a vibrant new destination, we want your perspective to be at the foreFRONT. Winners will receive a gift certificate to Justin's Café and a prominent spot on our Flickr Site as a FRONT photographer. Congrats to our most recent finalist whose photo submission is to the right.
Submissions for the contest may be sent to David Savarese. The Capitol Riverfront photography contest winners will be announced at the end of the Summer Concert Series.
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Faces of the Front: Nikki Palmer-Burger
 Nikki Palmer-Burger is a Yards Park volunteer that loves the park events, particularly the Summer Concert series. She is a newly married to her husband Hank and a proud mother. Despite the fact that she has a four-month-old daughter Naia she comes down to the park to volunteer for the concerts. Nikki said, "I like the Capitol Riverfront because the atmosphere is family friendly." Nikki particularly likes the waterjets for the kids and the benches to relax on. Her son Clifton General III is successful student and a future Army soldier. Nikki is a full-time graduate student as well as a stay at home mom. Nikki has been a Washingtonian since 1982, but lived in Northwest DC until she bought her condo in Southeast 6 years ago. Nikki added, "I think the BID is doing a great job so far, especially with the variety of artists playing for the summer shows." The Capitol Riverfront would like to thank Nikki and all the Yards Park volunteers for their hard work and their commitment to the neighborhood.
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Green Feature: New Business Recycling Rules
 Did you know that the District of Columbia throws away 1,000,000 tons of trash every year? The fact that 70% of this trash is generated by non-residential, business sources has led DC to create new guidelines for commercial recycling. Recycling does more than reduce the amount of trash headed to landfills or incinerators, it is often cheaper to recycle, has less impact on our natural resources, and reduces the need for waste disposal facilities. Besides the fact that recycling is the law and failing to recycle can result in hefty fines, good recycling practices can enhance the image of the workplace.
There are a couple of things you should know about recycling. First off, you should be aware of the practices in your apartment and office. Many locations participate in single stream recycling, where different recyclable materials can be mixed together. But if you do not have that option, you should separate your paper, metal, glass and plastic containers. Second, your recyclables should be cleaned and rinsed. If items are contaminated, they can sometimes create circumstances where large batches must be moved to the trash. Also, plastic bags are not acceptable alternatives to rigid recycling containers, so put your recyclable materials inside the container at your point of pick-up. There are other new rules about recycling here. So stay up to date with the standards, and do your part to separate your recycling.
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