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This year, our Halloween costume contest went virtual. Dog owners entered photos of their dogs in costume via Instagram and email, and competed in four categories: Scariest, Most Original, Best Human/Dog Combo, and Community Favorite. Members of the 11th & Bark Board voted on the first three categories, while Community Favorite was chosen by the through “likes” on our Facebook page. Find the list of winners here.
11th & Bark usually holds a cleanup every quarter. Because of social distancing requirements, we haven’t been able to have them, but our Board Members have been showing up to do it as a small group. On Saturday, October 3, we made a new bench, added new fencing to keep the small dogs and tennis balls in the park, added mulch to the tree boxes, and cleaned up trash and dog poop. Thanks to those who were at the park and offered to chip in!
11th and Bark joined the North Columbia Heights Civic Association and other organizations to sponsor this year’s Halloween Dog Costume Contest at the dog park.
Dogs competed for 1st and 2nd place ribbons in four categories: Scariest, Most Original, Best Human/Dog Combo and Cutest Costume.
Thank so much to everyone who competed and those who came to watch the show. A special thanks to our judges: ANC Commissioner Micheal Wray, Carolina Buitrago of District Bridges, and Cecilie Lindsay of 11th and Bark. And, to our MC, Baird Wallace.
We also appreciate the support from the Queen’s English, which sponsored drinks on their porch and donated 10% of the proceeds from each drink to the park.
We scheduled our quarterly cleanup to coincide with the Mayor’s citywide Spring Cleanup. Several volunteers helped clean the inside of the park as well the streets adjacent to the park. Thanks to everyone for their help.
YaVonne Jackson Boyd of CWAC and the North Columbia Heights Civic Association with Lori Robertson and Eva Guenther of 11th and Bark
We teamed up with the Community Wellness Alliance Collaborative, the North Columbia Heights Civic Association, Encounter Church, and Viva the Life to host the 2019 Mardi Paws. The March 9th event included a dog costume contest, prizes, and giveaways. We also collected donations for the Humane Rescue Alliance.
A fun time was had by all!
Silver - winner of most creative costume
Raven - winner of most festive costume
Luna - winner of the town crier award
On December 9th, Santa dropped by District Dogs to meet the good dogs of 11th and Bark. In addition to getting to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas, the dogs also got a photo with St Nick.
Thanks for everyone who volunteered, brought their dogs, and donated to the park. Check out some of our favorite photos.
We are excited to team up with the Petworth Arts Collaborative for the 2nd annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The day celebrates the lives of loved ones—family, friends and pets—no longer with us. It is a great way to share a common experience, not just with friends and neighbors from the dog park, but with those from across the community. Learn more about el Dia de los Muertos here.
The events include:
Thursday, October 18: “Get Crafty” & Happy Hour
We will make marigolds, butterflies, and paper garlands that we will use to decorate the dog park on the Day of the Dead. We will also have supplies for the ofrendas (shadow boxes) we will make on October 27th.
Where: Maple Restaurant (3418 11th Street NW)
When: 6pm-8pm+
What: Help us create marigolds, sugar skull garlands and other decorations from tissue paper.
What to bring: Yourself. We will supply tissue paper, scissors, and instructions (if you need them).
Please RSVP here for this event.
Saturday, October 27, 2018: Make your own Ofrenda (shadowbox) (Kids VERY welcome)
Make your own shadowbox celebrating the life of a loved one, family friend, or pet. Take your ofrendas home and showcase them around the neighborhood on November 2nd.
Where: Columbia Heights Green (3321 11th Street NW)
When: 1pm-3pm
What to bring: Memories, souvenirs, and photos of and about your loved one. We will provide crafting supplies, boxes (big and small), tissue paper, and other materials.
Saturday, October 27, 2018: Free Screening of Coco (Kids VERY welcome)
The Petworth Art Collaborative will screen the great Disney/Pixar movie that explores the traditions of Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos. The DC Bureau of is sponsoring sweets: Churros and pan dulce
Where: Powell Elementary School (1350 Upshur Street NW)
When: 6pm-8pm
You can RSVP here for this event.
November 2, 2018: Parades and Celebrations
There will be a procession up Georgia Avenue and celebrations at both the dog park & Columbia Heights Green. Dress up your dog or just enjoy the fun.
Procession
Where: Petworth Metro, going North to Upshur
When: 6:30pm
Gatherings
Where: 11th&Bark Dog Park & the Columbia Heights Green (3321 11th Street NW)
When: 6pm-8pm
