A festive spirit reigned as volunteers from St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus handed out 50 brand new winter coats on November 23rd to needy children living in the Greenleaf Gardens Apartments. The parishioners of St. Dominic’s had raised more than $2,300, which paid for 120 coats, […]
St. Dominic Christmas Bazaar
Welcome to the St. Dominic Christmas Bazaar and gift sale, to be held at 630 E St SW from November 16-19, 2013. The Bazaar will feature crafts and suitable Christmas gifts. Beside crafts made by members of the parish, we will have china, ousehold items, framed pictures, jewelry (costume and sterling), silver plate […]
What do historic designations mean for Southwest?
What does preservation mean in Washington? The city’s appointed Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) decides which sites (usually buildings, but also gardens, parks, radio towers and other strange things) qualify for “landmarking” (protection). If the Board approves a nominated site, any alterations to the place that require a building permit […]