WHAT: Fundraiser for the Washington Animal Rescue League (www.warl.org)

WHERE: Poste Brasserie 555 8th St NW in Penn Quarter. We have the courtyard reserved!!

WHEN: Tomorrow from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, June 23, 2009

—- Items to be Raffled off at the Fundraiser —-

* Thanks to Todd Wiss Owner of Radius Pizza in Mount Pleasant for a $50 Gift Certificate

* 1 Hour Massage by a certified Message Therapist

* Basket Full of Pet Treats from Greenpets on 14th Street in Logan/U Street

* Cake Love Gift Certificate …. and many more items

The Clara Barton located at 616 E Street in Penn Quarter has had a total of 19 sales in 2008 till mid February 2009. There were 3 two bedrooms which sold at an average price of $530,000. Their length on the market were 55 days and ended up selling $22,833 below the listed price. There were 11 one bedrooms which sold at an average price of $408,527. They sold within 29 days on the market and at $7,063 below the listed price. 5 efficiencies sold at $305,000 with the days on market at 57. These studios sold $11,580 less then the listed price. Currently on the market there is a 2 bedroom listed at $1,295,000 with over 1900 sq. feet. The current inventory of 2 bedrooms for sale are 4 condos price at $575,000, $585,000, $619,000 and $735,000. There are 2 one bedrooms listed at $349,000 and $384,900. There is one efficiency at $315,000 and a 3 bedroom listed at $875,000. The Clara Barton has many attractive amenities with a roof deck pool, state of the art gym, computer room, theater and 24 hour front desk. The Clara Barton continues to be one of the most desired condominiums within the Penn Quarter neighborhood.

The Mather Studios located at 916 G Street in the heart of Penn Quarter had a total of 3 sales in 2008. All three units were one bedrooms one baths. 2 of the one bedrooms sold for $428,000 and $429,000 and the third bedroom sold for $480,000 and $10,000 in seller subsidy. The average days on market for all three were 39 days. Currently there are no active listings.

The Ventana is one of the few condominiums in Penn Quarter where you can find solid workmanship and high quality finishes. This past year the Ventana had 4 sales. 2 two bedrooms and 2 one bedrooms sold in 2008. The average selling price for the 1 bedrooms were $495,000. The days on market was 42. The two bedrooms averaged a sold price of $736,250 with the average days on market at 59.

Currently on the market there is 2 one bedrooms. The bedrooms are priced at $449,900 and $610,000. There are 3 two bedrooms listed at $749,000, $884,900 and $899,000. A three bedroom is on the market at $1,150,000 with over 2000 sq. feet.

Please call us if you have any questions in regards to this building or any other Penn Quarter condominium. 202-296-4304

The Gallery Place condominium located at 777 7th Street had a total of 11 sales in January 1st 2008 to Feb. 5th 2009.

There were a total of 6 one bedrooms which sold at an average price of $357,500. The total average days on market was 49. There were 3 two bedrooms which sold at an average price of $544,333. The total number of days on market was 83. Two efficiencies sold at an average selling price of $295,833 with the average days on the market at 27.

There are 6 units currently on the market. 2 one bedrooms with the avg. listing price at $399,950.  There are 2 two bedrooms. One at $1,200,000 and a smaller unit at $579,000. If you are looking for an efficiency, there are 2 available at an average listing price of $272,950.

Please contact Loic Pritchett at 202-296-4304 with questions pertaining to Penn Quarter Real Estate.

Just Cause aims to raise money for local non-profit organizations by hosting monthly happy hours around town and requesting guests donate $10 at the door.  Each month benefits a different cause.  Instead of offering happy hour discounts, our hosting restaurant will donate a portion of all proceeds to the cause of the month.
Please join us for our inaugural happy-hour.

Date: February 26, 2009 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Wash, DC
Cause: Martha’s Table (www.marthastable.org)

With your small donations, we can make a big impact. 
Please come for a drink and help us support a just cause - Just cause!

At the happy hour, we will raffle off: (1) dinner for 2 at Mio Restaurant, value $80; (2) one 2 layer 9″ cake from CakeLove, value $45; and (3) gift certificate for Saxby’s Coffee, value $25. Your $10 donation gets you one raffle ticket. You may buy additional tickets for $5 each. All proceeds to benefit Martha’s Table.

Times are tough but we’re tougher
Weather’s cold but our hearts are warm
Just one person can make a difference
Together we’ll take the world by storm…
Peacefully, modestly, perhaps with a little buzz -
Just Cause!

CityVista’s retail, condos and restaurants are welcoming their new neighbor on 5th Street ‘Ace Hardware‘. The Grand Opening celebration is from this Friday - Sunday, December 12th - 14th.  Friday - Sunday Bag Sale 20% off; 10% off power tools and small appliances On Friday December 12, Buy one key, receive one free key coupon good for a future visit. On Saturday, December 13, Free Ace toolbox for the first 100 customers. On Sunday, December 14 Free CFL light bulb for the first 100 customers
 
For more info please email info@acehardwareDC.com. 5th Street Ace Hardware is located at 1055 5th Street, NW. Phone: 202.682.4570

The FRESHFARM Market will have Holiday Offerings Thursday, December 11 and 18 from 3:00 - 7:00pm. Holiday Offerings include: Wreaths, amaryllis, paper whites, herbal-scented soaps in gift packages, yarn, wooden cutting boards, cider, apple butter, honey, walnuts, sheep pelts, wool socks, blankets, Buche de Noel, stollen, cookies, tea cakes, centerpieces, swags, small woolen sheep for tree or crêche

Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market is located on 8th Street, NW just south of E Street
Please contact 202.362.8889 for more info or www.freshfarmmarkets.org.

Metro:  Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter or
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Arena exit

This Friday December 5th at 7 p.m. Professionals of the City can take you to some of the greatest places in the Penn Quarter; the types of places you will be proud to take your friends to and recommend to your office friends; the types of places you may have never known existed.  Penn Quarter is a revitalized historic neighborhood in downtown Washington, DC. It has become an arts and entertainment district with restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, art galleries, theaters and trendy stores. Washington Post boasts; “it sometimes feels like a development abracadabra!”.  Friday Professionals of the City will meet at Posh Restaurant & Supper Club. This contemporary venue has a spacious layout, with high ceilings and art deco styling, Posh Supper Club has an air of 1950’s grandeur. The restaurant woos guests with a complete evening experience!

They will also visit three other venues:

Zola this contemporary joint located above the Spy Museum presents a truly warm ambiance and is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the spectacular National Portrait Gallery. Zola serves some spy themed drinks as well, from the “Spy-Tini” to “The Jade”.

IndeBleu a venue that oozes decadent elegance, Indebleu offers a truly plush environment for you to sit back and relax with one of their 50 specialty designed libations, while listening to their in house DJ mix some of the finest contemporary world beats.

Austin Grill founded as a single restaurant in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood back in 1988, Austin Grill has grown over the last 19 years to include six locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Food and Drink at your own expense. Venues and/or Details Subject to Change at any time.

When: Friday, December 5 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Where:  Posh Restaurant & Supper Club; 730 11th Street, NW
Washington , DC 20001

Price: $15.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, December 5

To order, please use our secure server at https://www.prosinthecity.com/index.cfm?cityid=1&action=orderform&eventid=7093 or call 202-686-5990.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.