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Special Announcement from DCCA

DCCA is deep into planning its work on 2020 neighborhood issues, community support, and social programming for its members. Earlier this week DCCA announced that it awarded grants to help tackle homelessness in Dupont Circle . Three recipients were selected to receive grants. To read the press release with information about the grantees and programs click  HERE . DCCA is pleased that our grants will help address a critical and complex problem impacting our city and our neighborhood. The programs funded by our grants will provide much needed new or increased support to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in our community. DCCA is honored to support these outstanding organizations and hopes that that our grants will have a tangible, positive impact for individuals and the Dupont Circle neighborhood.  We look forward to celebrating the New Year at the annual DCCA member party next week. DCCA's regular monthly meetings will resume on Monday February 3rd.

Reminder to all DCCA Members! The annual DCCA Member Resolutions Party that will be held on Monday, January 13th at Ankara. We look forward to celebrating the New Year with food, beverages, and fun at a favorite neighborhood eatery. The party is for members who have paid their dues for 2020. Annual memberships expire at year's end so please remember to join or renew your membership so that you can join this event! RSVP is required .

Dupont & Logan Civic Associations To Host Ward 2 Candidate Forum

Thursday, March 5 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Foundry United Methodist Church 1500 16th Street NW The  Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) and Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA) are hosting a Ward 2 Candidates Forum that will be moderated by longtime DC Politics reporter, Tom Sherwood. Please submit topics, issues and questions you would like to see addressed to: president@dupont-circle.org

How to Recycle your Holiday Tree and Greenery

Trees will be collected by the city from December 27 - January 31. You can put them out with your trash and recycling, or drop them off at one of four drop-off locations. If you want your tree composted, you needed to call 311 ahead of January 10 to schedule a pickup. Those left out after January 31 will still be collected, but will not be composted.

Sunday Piano and Poetry Salon

Sunday, January 12 4:00 - 6:00 PM The Meehans 1740 Corcoran St NW The Meehans are kicking off the 10th year of piano-poetry salons. Each year, they schedule 10 salons, always on the second Sunday of a month. If you’re interested in joining this week's salon, please RSVP by email no later than the Friday before the salon. This is a social gathering with live music - mainly piano but sometimes drums, guitars, accordions etc., singing, and poetry.  If you come hungry and thirsty, bring something that will satisfy your needs as well as that of a few others. Or just leave a little something to apply toward tuning the piano. The next piano tuning is scheduled for February.

DCJCC Theatre Production: Sheltered

January 9 - February 2 Theatre J, located inside the EDCJCC 1529 16th Street NW Theater J performs in the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater located inside the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) leads off 2020 with a production about an ordinary American couple makes an extraordinary decision that could save the lives of many European Jewish children, but first they must convince their estranged friends to help. Ticket prices vary. Click here for details and ticketing.

Keegan Theatre 2020 Boiler Room Series

Monday, February 24 7:30 PM Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street NW The Keegan Theatre, with support from a DCCA grant, has announced the 2020 line up for The Boiler Room Series. This series amplifies artists and projects in international, national, and local searches for new plays and musicals. By offering support and a stage for unique performances and performers, Keegan’s Boiler Room Series promotes the creative edge that’s driving theatre in DC and beyond to new and unexpected places. Admission to the Boiler Room Series is FREE and open to all. Click here for detail about the 2020 schedule and and visit the website for information and ticketing for Keegan productions.

Neighborhood Newslinks of Note

Five D.C.-Area Transportation Projects To Watch For In 2020 - LINK New App OurStreets Will Let You Report Traffic Safety Violators Directly To The City - LINK CFO says the District will end the year with $280 million more in revenue than he’d expected - LINK DC to Hold Special Election to Replace Jack Evans in Ward 2 - LINK Getting Rid of the Homeless Won’t Make Homelessness Go Away - LINK

Click to join us for another year of civic engagement. Your neighborhood needs you!

Membership runs through the calendar year DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's Bylaws. Benefits include discounts from preferred merchants, community service events and social get-togethers!

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