In response to protests filed by Caroline Street neighbors, DCCA, ANC2B and DECAA, the applicant for an ABRA license at has dropped his request that license include a summer garden with alcohol service and entertainment.
DCCA is gratified by this development. The applicant heard and responded to the community’s overwhelming sentiment that this is an inappropriate location for this type of operation. Discussions are continuing among the parties relative to the indoor operations of the establishment which should be less contentious.
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Regrettably, the 2019 Dupont Circle House Tour has been cancelled.
Although a popular event in the community, we've had limited success in securing tour homes this year. We look forward to community support for our 2020 house tour.
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Join us at the 17th Street Festival!
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Saturday, August 24
12:00 - 6:00
17th Street NW
DCCA is proud to sponsor an event that has neighbors dancing in the street. Don't miss one of the best arts festivals in all of DC a day filled with live music, artists, vendors, and community along the 17th Street Corridor. Festival goers will see over 100 vendors, including artists and makers, and have a chance to connect with local nonprofit organizations and businesses. There will be special activities for children in the Kids Zone throughout the day.
Please stop by the DCCA booth to say hello, catch up on DCCA news or find out more about joining or renewing your membership!
Click
here for details on the day!
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Recently, the Office of the People's Counsel has received numerous reports of utility scams targeting seniors, low and moderate income consumers and limited English-speaking District consumers. Based on information from consumers and discussions on neighborhood Listservs, these scams involve robotic and live telephone calls offering either “reduced utility rates” or “special” energy rates for seniors. In each instance, the scammers will ask for your account or social security numbers. Sometimes the scammers will tell you that your service will be shut off unless you make an immediate payment to them. Because scammers have become more sophisticated, OPC warns consumers to be ALERT:
NEVER
give telephone solicitors any personal or account information such as your social security number, utility account number or credit card number.
NEVER
agree to make a payment using a “green dot” or fast payment card at a convenience store.
BEFORE
making any decision regarding your utility service, check with your energy supplier for your current account balance to ensure that your service is not going to be disconnected.
DO NOT
be pressured to choose a “limited time” offer to sign up. Ask for any offer made by phone to be provided to you in writing, so that you can review it carefully.
Unless there is a public safety emergency, Pepco and Washington Gas Light companies will not come to your home or make rate offers by telephone.
If you suspect you have been contacted by a scammer or that your personal information may have been shared, contact OPC immediately at (202) 727-3071 to talk with a Consumer Outreach Specialist who can investigate your complaint. Click
here
to visit the OPC website.
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Saturday, August 24
12:00 - 9:00 PM
Korean Culture Center
2370 Massachusetts Ave NW
he Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is teaming up with the local K-Pop fan community to host the ultimate all-day Korean pop culture celebration on Saturday. All About That Hallyu 2019 & Hallyu Com-on is designed to incubate fan passion and spread the love for the global wave of Korean popular culture, known as Hallyu, through a full day of workshops, live performances, panel discussions, eye-catching exhibits, activities, K-Pop idol cosplay, special guests from social media, and more.
Click
here for more information.
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Tip for Recycling Plastics
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Help protect our oceans and turtles, whales, and penguins who live in them from plastic pollution. You may take all clean plastics food wrapping, free from paper labels, to the Georgetown Safeway for recycling.
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Alla Prima Oil Painting Workshop
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Thursday September 26
10:00 - 4:30 PM
Pen Arts Building
1300 17th Street NW
Alla prima, Italian for "at first attempt, is a painting technique in which layers of wet paint are applied to previously administered layers of wet paint. This instructor led workshop provides directions and the basic steps for creating a quick still life oil painting in a single session by using the alla prima method. Artists are encouraged to work with their own personal style in an upbeat, instructive, and nonjudgemental environment.
The Registration deadline for the workshop is Friday September 13, 2019. For more details on the workshop, instruction fee and material list click
here
.
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Curious about how a special collections library moves from one location to the next? In 2018 and 2019, the Historical Society planned and executed the relocation of more than 10,500 volumes and 5,500 boxes of collection material.
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Public Comment Request from DC Health
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DC Health has set up an online venue to gather input on key health issues.
Click
here
to visit an
an online board for residents to post comments, additions, and suggestions to sections of its draft Community Health Needs Assessment.
Following a recent survey where Housing and Homelessness was named as the most important issue that affects community and neighborhood health in DC, an online Housing Action Group was formed that offers a place to discuss the best ways to address housing affordability. Click
here
to join the discussion.
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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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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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