“Any props you receive are the props that you’ve earned” -Mister Funky from “Funky Child” 1994 

One way or the other our ultimate mission of reclaiming the corners through passive aggressive maneuvers will be seen through, and Friday night was no execption, while we didn’t have the opportunity to dine as a neighborhood on the corner our partner in la revolucion Mother Nature saw the job to completion.   A few minutes prior to 630 the skies opened and greater Annapolis was engulfed in a torrential downpour.  Nice.  Very nice.  We love it.

The Supper Clubbers, about 15 of us at final tally, all gathered in the conference room of the Stanton Center and feasted on the likes of grilled hot dogs with sauerkraut, pizza, homemade cupcakes, and a special treat came from a local MC (rapper) named Proton.  Pro as he’s known has been rocking mics across the eastern seaboard for the last few years, in fact he is just about to release his new LP this fall.  Proton is also a chef at Pussers in Annapolis and he contributed some incredible chicken tenders that were the highlight of the dinner.   For more on Proton please check out:  www.proandreg.com 

So, while we didn’t get a chance to see how well things have progressed from one month to another in terms of response and commitment from more from the neighborhood we did continue the monthly movement.   It was a slight setback because we really stepped up the marketing this month, Timmy Grins was campaigning door to door up and down Clay Street passing out flyers and speaking on the Supper Club.  The Supper Club video from last month was playing on the local Annapolis TV and there seemed to be some real recognition for the concept among the neighbors.  

Its really okay though, we will continue to push it along, the props are coming, the rep is building, the feeling is good…the next Supper Club will be July 25.   See you there.

Peace from Clay Street.

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CANCEL YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS!!!  At least your dinner plans…

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Its that time again…this Friday night from 630pm to 830pm on the
corner of Clay and West Washington Street we are having “The Clay
Street Supper Club”, wouldn’t you like to come?   We would really like
to see you there.

Everyone is invited; everyone is urged to bring a dish to this potluck
style dinner.  Cook your specialty, from green beans to cupcakes,
anything is good.  Clay is good.

Of course if you fall into the category of being less then good at
cooking, just go by the store and grab something that was prepared
already and brag to everyone else about how you worked so hard to get
just the right taste!  Or bring napkins, forks, knives, or anything
that you think can enhance the evening.  If you are having a hard time
and these are hard times we are living in *, just bring yourself.   The only catch is
there is NO GRAB AND GO, if you want to eat you have to sit at the
table.

This is about building the neighborhood.  This is about getting to
know one another…

So Friday night, if you had plans cancel them, and come to the CLAY
STREET SUPPER CLUB.

For questions or suggestions, please call Timm Grins at 443.857.8775

Peace from Clay Street

 *HARD TIMES TRIVIA

Q: What is the best thing about hard times?

A: THEY ALWAYS END!!! 

So lets celebrate hard times because it truly means that the good times are getting closer! 
See you Friday.

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PROGRESS…

I have had some time to reflect the last few weeks, as I have been in solitude a bit while in pursuit of a few life goals.   In doing so, taking the proverbial step back, the view from 30,000 feet…okay you got it already…

We have a team back here that is actively engaged and not into the BS. 

And a damn thing has certainly changed.   When I first moved in the entreprenuers roamed freely in our nook of the hood.  That does not happen anymore.   When I first moved in addicts wandered and chose to partake in their own life pursuits in front of people’s windows, that doesn’t happen anymore.  When I first moved in drug buyers would use our court as a place to meet their preferred vendors, that doesn’t happen anymore.  When I first moved in trees were dying and casting dark shadows on our parking area making it easier for the entreprenuers to move catlike and avoid the long arm of the law, they are gone.  When I first moved in our parking lot was falling apart, that is renewed.

This has been a team effort. 

I will not mention names because not everyone wants to be known for what they do or how they do it.  It should be known this is a team effort.  Many times in the popular media I am cast as this character who pushes the envelope, and while that may be true, rest assured I am not alone.  Not by any stretch.  The squad runs deep.  Deeper than most on the other side of the equation realize.  People who are close to the entreprenuers are the strongest proponents of the takeback of the neighborhood. 

This past week the Town Pine Court community has begun to see the fruits of its labors on the city front as well.   Here is where I can give some shoutouts because it is with great thanks to Theresa Wellman and Angela Frantom in Planning and Zoning we have been able to be recipient of a legacy grant.  This legacy grant is giving our proud neighborhood a facelift.  Notice I said proud.  People are starting to feel that way.  Get up stand up, stand up for your right.  The grant literally paved our neighborhood over, removed trees, and has much more to come.  This week exterior renovations have begun on all 22 rowhomes in our community, 59 Clay Street is complete if you all want to ride by and see what its going to look like when all is complete.  Or you can wait till the month of September when things are looking proper all around the hood. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your hands together for the good people of Clay Street, the emerging market of Annapolis. 

Peace and respect goes out to all my partners in the struggle you know who you are…THANK YOU.

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WHEN: Tuesday June 10 11am-1pmWHO: St. Annes Church in conjunction with Stanton CenterWHAT:  Lunch to kickoff the Summer Events being held at The Stanton CenterA lunch to kickoff the summer events and to present a check to Headstart from St. Annes Church.  For more information please call Louisa Matthews  410-858-7956  

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