The Week Ahead…& Photo Essay:  Botanical Garden Model Train Exhibit

Monday, January 2, was the last day to see the Botanic Gardens outdoor G-gauge model train exhibit.  The trains circulated through a display of 13 agricultural scenes from across the US and around the world, all made from plant parts.  Here are some shots of the exhibit from Saturday morning.

Wheat and corn farm. Kansas

Olive grove. Spain.

Sorghum-Millet-Cowpea farm. Mali.

Artichoke farm. California.

Potato farm and Macchu Picchu. Peru.

The Week Ahead…& Photo Essay:  Botanical Garden Model Train Exhibit

by Larry Janezich

Posted January 2, 2023

Tuesday, January 3

ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee holds a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

  • 637 A Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special exception to construct a detached, two-story accessory garage with dwelling unit, and convert to a flat, an existing attached, two-story principal dwelling unit
  • 637 A Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application.  New two story carriage house to replace existing one-story garage, with second floor accessory apartment

Wednesday, January 4

ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Draft Agenda:

  • Open Discussion on 2023 Transportation Priorities

Thursday, January 4

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Among items on the Draft Agenda:

  • Harvest Tide Steak House, 212 7th Street SE. Request for an Entertainment Endorsement for Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant license. 
  • Rose’s at Home, 721 8th Street SE. New Class “B” Internet Retailer selling beer and wine online only for off-premises consumption. 
  • Pacci’s Trattoria, 106 13th Street, SE. Request for a New Class “CR” Restaurant License with a total capacity of 85 people.  Hours of Operation, Sales, Service and Consumption Sun.-Thurs. 11 AM—11 PM; Fri. & Sat. 11 AM – 12 AM Midnight; Same for sidewalk café.

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  1. Jacqueline West

    Thank you for the model trains photos! This is always such a holiday highlight.