Party people if you were not one of the 15 that were present this evening, then you were not in the place to be.  Amazing meeting.  Great discussion and most importantly progress.  
Here are the main points, I’ll break each out seperately as well… 1.  We reached a decision on the date for the Spring cleanup…this will be held on Saturday, April 19th.  We will be kicking things off early in the morning, gloves will be provided, if you got tools bring em so we can get to cleaning.  The goal this year is to clean not only the spaces in one’s own area but, the streets in and around as well.   2.  We reached a decision on the date for Door Decorating Contest…this will be held on Saturday, April 26th.  We don’t have all the rules yet, but will shortly and, there are going to be PRIZES for the winners so get your ideas ready!!! 3.  We have a movie star on our block….”Pippin and Zastrou” debuts on March 15, more details to come, we should be able to get some free passes too…expect an interview with the man who’s life the story has roots.  4.  We had updates on the Capital City Cultural District…we are awaiting the new developments between City Council and the State to determine the specifics to the proposed district before getting too crazy but, we are in favor conceptually.
5.  House Bill 1054, we spoke about the coming legislation attempt on March 4th at 1pm and Melinda, our neighbor on Northwest Street has said that anyone who wants to speak or give their testimony to the bill needs to have their name, address, and phone number ready and she will set things up.   5.  We got a visit from Chuck Walsh, who spoke on the Dedication of Lassie Belt’s work…EVERYBODY NEEDS TO BE THERE ON FRIDAY!!!  It all goes down at 3pm at the Stanton Center!!! 6.  Welcome to the new FACES!!   

Peace from Clay Street, home now to movie stars!!!    
 

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On Friday at 3pm, starting at the Stanton Center there will be a formal dedication of Annapolis artist George “Lassie” Belt, and the art surrounding his, the smaller paintings, done by children from the Clay Street neighborhood.  The montage is an ArtWalk project, a public arts display that documents the history of Annapolis.

Be there, food, drinks, and good vibes.

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It goes down at the Stanton Center located at 92 West Washington Street in Annapolis at 730pm.  We are as always open to all the Annapolis community.  Come on down and share some ideas. 

See you there…

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Pay attention party people. 

 For the last few years there has been a push to create a Drug Free Zone around community centers, similar to what is currently surrounding schools.  The bill, House Bill 1054,  has been introduced again this year by Delegate Ron George and is supported by every other Delegate in the county, except for one at last count. 

Here’s a link to the bill  http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/billfile/HB1054.htm

The process is such: the bill is introduced by the Delegate and this will be done on March 4th, then it is reviewed by a judiciary committee from their it can be argued on the house floor. 

Now, the last few years House Bill 1054 has not gotten past the judiciary committee.  This committee is chaired by Joe Valerio a long standing member of the delegates, also a former defense attorney.   The arguement against has been that judges are not using the extent of the law as it stands.   With that in mind the intelligence continues with, what good is it to add more penalties if those that are current are not being used? 

Taking a quick step back party people, we need to focus on these judges, there are a lot of stones thrown at the police and the mayor’s office, but the more we are learning, the more it is coming to light that the sentences that are being handed down are not strong enough and that the judges should be feeling more pressure from our general populus.  Keep a few stones in your pocket and get that pitching arm warmed up.  Someone call Roger Clemens for his diet. 

Who will volunteer to get us a list of the judges in town and their contact info? 

Back to the original program, House Bill 1054.  With the pushback that has been received around the bill in the past we need to increase the attention that is given to it.  Call WRNR, the Capital, email Paul at Capital Punishment, call your alderman, knock on your neighbors door, and get behind this…

Here’s Ron George’s number:  410-841-3439  and his email is ron.george@house.state.md.us

Call Ron, email Ron, ask what you can do to help.  Offer to show up on March 4th at 1pm, take off work, sit in, show support.   Be a part of something positive. 

 ”Get, get, get, get, get on it, get on it”  -Guru of Gangstarr

Peace from Clay Street, its a Jazz Thing. 

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Ladies and gentlemen!! How have you ever been?!?!

The latest great idea to find its way out of the Clay Street great idea factory a.k.a. the iliveonclaystreet social network b.k.a. that brown tab to your upper right is…

1^{st Sundays on West Washington Street!!! Taking the hand of the West Street Business Association’s already well established 1st Sundays we are going to partner with them and run the party from Church Circle sliding along West Street and right down West Washington to CLAY STREET baby!!! Starting the first Sunday of May and running each and every month through October its time to party! Fellas, dress to impress because you know the ladies will…Step right up and peep the proposed features: live street art, breakdancing exhibitions, live funk and soul music, street vendors, artist showcases, and just good vibes. Yes, all the good vibes that Clay Street has been bottling up for the last few years! Bring it back kid, bring it back! Can you tell that your boy is excited?}

Annapolis is made of two cities right? Well, this here will be the first step towards bridging that gap.

We are going to need help. If you want to get involved call the Clay Street campaign headquarters at 1.443.857.8775 or email us at ^{claystreetassociated@gmail.com or, JOIN THE SOCIAL NETWORK!!! We are now 15 members strong. ideas are flowing in the factory. Stop in create a page, drop comments, get to know people who are getting involved…Peace from Clay Street, the Cultural Center of Annapolis. It’s a Jazz Thing.}

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