Treebox Vodka tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1 2008-06-04T06:17:30Z Movable Type 3.33 Water trees this summer tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.91 2008-06-04T06:17:30Z 2008-06-04T06:17:30Z Casey Trees is sponsoring a cool summer stewardship program to keep trees watered all summer long. So far with all the rain I think we are looking good, but come late July these trees will need some love. Check out... Casey Trees Summer Stewardship Program ]]> The next clean up? tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.90 2008-05-28T15:21:52Z 2008-05-31T14:07:08Z Updated: No clean up Saturday. Well I missed my goal of having the May 24th clean up. The challenge I'm having is coordination. As you know this blog is dedicated to the independent spirit of community participation. However, the clean... Updated: No clean up Saturday. Well I missed my goal of having the May 24th clean up. The challenge I'm having is coordination. As you know this blog is dedicated to the independent spirit of community participation. However, the clean ups require coordination with the city department of public works. They are the ones who come out and pick up our trash at the end of the day. They need advance notice and if it rains then I like to postpone to Sunday, however they don't pick up on Sundays. So I'm looking for some ideas on how to keep the clean ups going without their participation. I'm interested in more spontaneous cleanups around Shaw instead of the more planned ones. With that said, I'm definitely thinking this Saturday is a perfect day to do another Shaw clean up. Meet up at Azi's at 10 AM and we'll figure it out from there. Who's interested? ]]> It's been a while. tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.89 2008-05-08T05:14:40Z 2008-05-08T05:44:05Z I've been completely slacking around the world of Treebox Vodka. The man has been keeping me busy and unfortunately I haven't been tending to this world. There is still plenty of trash out there on the DC streets. I've been... I've been completely slacking around the world of Treebox Vodka. The man has been keeping me busy and unfortunately I haven't been tending to this world. There is still plenty of trash out there on the DC streets. I've been thinking about the monthly cleanups lately - the last one was in March as April was a down month. I feel like the cleanups are a great community activity and provide that immediate positive feeling that we are doing something good. But overall the value is very slim I think in terms of overall impact. Just my current thoughts on the topic... Anyway, the cleanups should still go on. I'm going to schedule the next one for May 24th. No ideas on a location yet. 5 ways to help this weekend tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.88 2008-03-14T02:06:02Z 2008-03-14T02:19:28Z 1. Pick up one piece of litter as you walk around. 2. Grab a grocery bag and pick up a few pieces of litter. 3. Grab a garbage bag and clean up your block. Spend only about 30 minutes... 1. Pick up one piece of litter as you walk around. 2. Grab a grocery bag and pick up a few pieces of litter. 3. Grab a garbage bag and clean up your block. Spend only about 30 minutes and you can clean up both sides of your block. 4. Casey Trees is hosting a tree planting on Saturday. 5. Got a treebox in front of your house? Rake out the leaves and get it ready for some spring planting. ]]> Home & Garden Show tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.87 2008-03-13T21:17:38Z 2008-03-13T21:29:31Z The 2008 Home & Garden show is at the Convention Center this weekend (actually starts today). $10 gets you in the door to check it out. Read more at their website.... The 2008 Home & Garden show is at the Convention Center this weekend (actually starts today). $10 gets you in the door to check it out. Read more at their website. ]]> [Casey Trees] Planting this Saturday tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.86 2008-03-13T02:55:32Z 2008-03-13T20:38:52Z Casey Trees is a local organization that works with neighborhood groups to plant trees throughout the city. They have an extensive spring planting calendar planned for tree plantings throughout the city. Their first event is this Saturday at Rosedale Estate... Here are the details:
MAIN STREET INTERSECTION: 36th St & Newark St, NW WHAT TO EXPECT: Tools and instruction are provided, along with light refreshments. This event will occur rain or shine unless the weather is severe. Cancellations will be posted on our office phone voicemail at 202-833-4010 by 7:30am the morning of the event.
You can register for the event at this link.
View Larger Map --- Learn more about Casey Trees. Go to Flickr to see all the fun from last year. ]]> 30 People Cleaning 7th Street - SUNDAY tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.85 2008-02-28T13:49:13Z 2008-03-07T17:08:25Z UPDATE: This will be on Sunday. Same details as below. The next TreeboxVodka monthly clean up project is Sunday, March 9th. We are looking to have 30 volunteers out there - help us make our goal. The more people means... UPDATE: This will be on Sunday. Same details as below. The next TreeboxVodka monthly clean up project is Sunday, March 9th. We are looking to have 30 volunteers out there - help us make our goal. The more people means the more litter we can can clean up and we can clean out the dirty treeboxes. Our target area is 7th street. Starting at Rhode Island Ave/7th and working our way down and hitting the connecting streets as well. Details Date: Sunday, March 9th Time: 10:30 AM Where: 7th & Rhode Island Ave. NW What: We'll be starting at 7th and RI and working our way down 7th street picking up Velicoff and Steel Reserve. Bring: Gloves, friends, any additional tools you want to use for cleaning. I'll Supply: Trash bags, I'll have a few extra gloves, and some trash picking tongs. What else do you need? Truly, I don't know. Hanging out on Sunday picking up beer cans and fast food wrappers seems like reward enough. But for those inclined to incentives, then we have you covered. Come out and join us three Saturday's and you'll receive a Shaw goodie. Past 3-time litter-pickers walked away with an I (heart) t-shirt. They were very happy. ]]> Next Clean Up tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.84 2008-02-21T04:44:41Z 2008-02-21T04:45:46Z The next one is Saturday, March 8th. I'm thinking about tackling 7th Street. It's a high profile street in the neighborhood and could use some work. In addition, I have a lofty goal for March. The goal is to... The next one is Saturday, March 8th. I'm thinking about tackling 7th Street. It's a high profile street in the neighborhood and could use some work. In addition, I have a lofty goal for March. The goal is to have at least 30 people join us. So far, we've had about 15-18 every time, but I think we can double that number. So, get your friends out there and others in the neighborhood. In addition, with more people we can do more things like more trash picking and cleaning of the treeboxes. A good spring cleaning with rakes and brooms for 7th street! ANNOUNCEMENT: Clean Up - February 9th tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.83 2008-01-29T21:54:01Z 2008-01-29T21:59:48Z Join us Saturday, February 9th for the return of our monthly clean up project. I'm excited to get back out there and get our hands dirty with some litter and trash picking up. Check out the details below for... Join us Saturday, February 9th for the return of our monthly clean up project. I'm excited to get back out there and get our hands dirty with some litter and trash picking up. Check out the details below for all the needed information. Here are the details: Date: Saturday, February 9th Time: 10:30 AM Where: 5th & Rhode Island Ave. NW What: We'll be walking around the 5th & Rhode Island Ave. area cleaning up the usual suspects of liquor bottles, fast food, cigarette butts, etc... Bring: Gloves, friends, any additional tools you want to use for cleaning. I'll Supply: Trash bags, I'll have a few extra gloves, and some trash picking tongs. Extras: We still owe a few people some litter-picker incentives. And come out to get your frequent litter-picker card stamped. ]]> Treebox in the Examiner tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.82 2008-01-24T22:02:31Z 2008-01-24T22:07:33Z Thanks to Michael Neibauer and the Examiner for interviewing me for a section titled The 3-minute interview. You can read the article here. And don't forget, February 9th is next clean up. Stay tuned for more info.... Thanks to Michael Neibauer and the Examiner for interviewing me for a section titled The 3-minute interview. You can read the article here. And don't forget, February 9th is next clean up. Stay tuned for more info. ]]> Asking Why? tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.81 2008-01-18T21:49:03Z 2008-01-18T21:57:41Z [photo by Daquella manera] So, I've obviously quit posting on the blog for sometime now. However, behind the scenes the past week or so I've been brainstorming about 2008 and the Shaw Monthly Clean Up. Operationally I've put together... [photo by Daquella manera] So, I've obviously quit posting on the blog for sometime now. However, behind the scenes the past week or so I've been brainstorming about 2008 and the Shaw Monthly Clean Up. Operationally I've put together my plan and the schedule: the second Saturday of every month we'll meet up and do our thing. Litter pickup, planting, etc... I've also crafted a press release to get out to the media to see if I can generate a bit of buzz. Anyway, I still see the Monthly Clean Up as a great way to get out there and do something positive for the community. However, I did spent the last hour doing my weekly reading of the OffSeventh blog and got the recap on all the heated gang crap in Shaw and this has definitely set my attitude back. This is from OffSeventh: * 31 shots behind Shiloh Baptist - Monday evening * 2 shot behind 7th and N St property - Wednesday evening * Report of a "drive by shooting" at 1st and N Sts, NW * Report of 5-6 shots in the vicinity of 7th and P Streets at 1:30pm this afternoon I'm planning on kicking off the next clean up at 5th & Rhode Island Ave. But right now, I'm asking myself "Why?" I do like to believe that the Broken Windows Theory has some validity, but that can only go so far. When some people in the area think of life as disposable, why am I taking time out of my life to pick up trash. ... Anyway, just ranting ... as of now the clean up continues - 5th & Rhode Island on February 9th.]]> 2008 Shaw Monthly Clean Up Schedule tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.80 2008-01-14T17:35:43Z 2008-01-14T17:38:23Z Just announced, the 2008 clean up schedule. The clean up will take place the second Saturday of every month starting in February. 2008 Shaw Monthly Clean Up Schedule February 9th | 10:30 AM March 8th April | TBD (Combined with... 2008 Shaw Monthly Clean Up Schedule February 9th | 10:30 AM March 8th April | TBD (Combined with annual Shaw Clean Up Day) May 10th June 14th July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th November 8th December 13th ]]> 2008 Update tag:treeboxvodka.com,2008://1.79 2008-01-09T15:32:37Z 2008-01-09T15:50:54Z Finally. So, the clean ups will go on! I've been getting lots of emails about the clean ups for this year, and the answer is yes, we'll definitely continue the Shaw Monthly Clean Up. I'll update the blog this week... Finally. So, the clean ups will go on! I've been getting lots of emails about the clean ups for this year, and the answer is yes, we'll definitely continue the Shaw Monthly Clean Up. I'll update the blog this week with the 2008 schedule. Expect the first one to be in February. Thanks, TreeboxV! CANCELLED - Shaw Monthly Clean Up - December 8th tag:treeboxvodka.com,2007://1.78 2007-12-03T02:13:19Z 2007-12-07T21:45:43Z CANCELLED - Snowy, icy, rainy, cold...the weather is holding us back this time. We'll get back out there soon though! Dear Clean Uppers, This Saturday, December 8th, is the next Shaw Monthly Clean Up. And to much fanfare we'll be... CANCELLED - Snowy, icy, rainy, cold...the weather is holding us back this time. We'll get back out there soon though! Dear Clean Uppers, This Saturday, December 8th, is the next Shaw Monthly Clean Up. And to much fanfare we'll be tackling the eastern borders of our great community. THE DETAILS: Meetup: 5th & Rhode Island Ave. NW Time: 10 AM Bring: Friends, family, gloves, warm clothing Weather: Current forecast is sun, 55 is the high THE MISSION: We'll be tackling litter and trash pickup around 5th street, Rhode Island, and venture down to Montgomery School. Plus, we'll be incorporating some competition this time around - most trash bags and some other urban trash challenges! EXTRAS: Don't forget - three-timers get a special prize! ]]> Where should we clean up next? tag:treeboxvodka.com,2007://1.77 2007-11-25T18:35:48Z 2007-11-25T18:41:06Z The next clean up is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th. We will start at 10 AM and work for two hours till Noon. We'll focus on getting as much trash as possible and maybe do some competitive picking - most... Saturday, December 8th. We will start at 10 AM and work for two hours till Noon. We'll focus on getting as much trash as possible and maybe do some competitive picking - most trash bags, most vodka bottles, etc... I'm looking to do something in eastern half of Shaw as we haven't gotten over there yet. I've created this Google map of the area of interest. Please add your thoughts to the comments about where we should work.
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