In response to the recent armed carjackings in and around 12th and E Street NE, Tommy will be hosting a community meeting next Monday December 21st, 6:30 pm, at Options Public Charter School (corner of 14th and E Street NE).

Joining the meeting will be the police department’s Carjacking Task Force, 1st District Commander Kamperin, PSA 103 Lt. Caldwell, representatives from the Mayor’s office, ANC 6A Commissioner Mary Beatty, as well as others.

The goal of the meeting is to discuss the concerns, get an update from MPD on the crimes, and set a plan in place to ensure additional police visibility and presence moving forward.

The meeting is open to all and please feel free to spread the word.

UPDATE, 12/16/09, 2:25 PM

MPD shared a map of carjackings year to date. You can view the map by Clicking Here. At Monday night's meeting, MPD's Carjacking Task Force will be able to share more details about their analysis and they are currently exploring patterns related to the current string of crimes. They'll be in a position to share more information with neighbors on Monday evening.

DC's very own Watkins Hornets won the Pee Wee Super Bowl this weekend -- becoming the first team in DPR history to win the coveted Pop Warner Division I Pee Wee National Football Championships. The Hornets defeated the Florida City Razorbacks from Miami, Florida 22-8.

As we blogged last week, the Hornets defeated last year's reigning champions, the White Oak Warriors, to become the Eastern Region Champions and advance to the Pop Warner Super Bowl. Councilmember Wells joined players, parents and coaches for a celebration to send the team off in style on their way to the playoffs in Florida.

First, the Hornets had to top the Southfield Falcons from Michigan and the Arlington Thunder from Texas. Those two playoff wins put the Hornets in the Super Bowl to take on the Florida City Razorbacks. 

Congratulations to the entire team!!!

Here is some useful information for homeowners from the District Department of the Environment:

Spring Special: Have a Tree Planted on Your Property for Just $50

Trees help improve the District’s air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and can increase the value of your home while lowering your utility bills. The District Department of the Environment has partnered with Casey Trees to help homeowners plant trees in their yards this coming spring for only $50.

Through a special offer from the RiverSmart Homes program, District homeowners can have shade trees planted on their property for only $50 per tree. Space is the only limit to the number of trees we can plant on each property. You can sign up for the $50 trees offer by clicking the link below and filling out the requested fields. In the spring, a representative of Casey Trees will visit individual homeowners determine the most appropriate trees and locations for planting in each yard. Once the tree species and locations have been chosen, Casey Trees will then schedule the planting. The cost of planting is included in the $50 co-payment. 

• SPRING SPECIAL: Have a tree planted on your property for just $50.

What types of trees are available?

The finalized list of trees will be available in January. This list will be limited to 10-12 tree species chosen for their environmental benefits. The list will include trees that will range in size from small to large and include both deciduous and evergreen trees.

Last week, Tommy joined the coaches and parents of the Watkins Hornets Pee Wee football team to celebrate their victory in the Regional Championships. As Champions, they’re headed to Florida to play for a National Championship in the Pee Wee Super Bowl!

The Watkins Hornets practice and call the Watkins Parks and Recreation Center home (13th and E Street, SE). The Pee Wee team is made up of boys ages 11-12, and they are representing not only DC, but the entire region.

On Sunday, December 6th, the Hornets crushed the Falcons of Southfield-Lathrup, Michigan 34-0. Today, they’re playing the Thunder of Arlington, TX. We’ll update the scores below during the game, and please enjoy the pictures from the big send off and celebration last week.

UPDATE [12:35 pm]:

1st Quarter
Watkins Hornets - 8
Arlington Thunder (TX) - 0

2nd Quarter
Watkins Hornets - 14
Arlington Thunder (TX) - 6

Half
Watkins Hornets - 20
Arlington Thunder (TX) - 14

End of the 3rd Quarter
Watkins Hornets - 26
Arlington Thunder (TX) - 14

Final
Watkins Hornets - 39
Arlington Thunder (TX) - 14

Watkins will play this Saturday in the Pee Wee Super Bowl!