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Sending WARM End of Year Wishes to the Dupont Community
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a shimmery and bright transition to 2023.

DCCA has a lot in store for the new year and we are all excited to see more of you at meetings, in-person social events, virtual events, and more. As we continue to celebrate our 100th year we strive to honor the tradition of keeping Dupont residents informed, connected, and helping voices be heard on important issues in our neighborhood.

January marks membership renewal time - it's not too late to to make a tax-deductible donation as a DCCA Member or Patron before year end!

Thank you to our members for the continued support.

Not yet a member? Click to Join or Renew DCCA Memberships start at just $15!
Downtown Pedestrian Safety Survey
The DowntownDC BID is conducting a Pedestrian Safety and Experience Study and would like to get residents input. The study will result in implementing three “quick-win” pilot projects downtown designed to improve the walkability of the neighborhood while also demonstrating the potential of a more walkable downtown D.C.

For more info and a link to take the survey click here.
Reuse DC Website Launch
The DOEE has launched a first-of-its-kind website to help District residents get centralized information on how to repair, donate, and shop second-hand items ranging from furniture, clothing and other household items.

The site offers a way to search an online directory, explore how to exchange items with your neighbors, learn about the importance of food recovery, and more!

Click here to visit the reuse DC website
New Years Eve Forest Bath Meditation
Saturday, December 31st
The National Arboretum
9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:30 PM

Join our nature and forest therapy guide in this two-hour program that encourages you to slow down and take in the National Arboretum through all your senses. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses for health benefits. The Japanese have enjoyed shinrin yoku for decades as a regular public health initiative.

To learn more about ticketing (suggested donation $35) for the sessions with a trained guide click here.
Holiday Staycation
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The Smithsonian in our backyard means that there is always something new to discover in our hometown. The museums are open seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM except on Christmas Day. The world is your oyster when it comes to exploring the Smithsonian offerings but some more recent openings to check out include: Unstill Waters ,Entertainment Nation, (re) Framing Conversations
Utility Scammer Alert
The Office of the People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia has received reports of utility scammers contacting consumers via telephone and text messages warning that their “Pepco” service will be disconnected within the hour if electronic payment is not made right away. The scammers are using the actual Pepco telephone number to make themselves appear legitimate. 

OPC informs that Pepco will never call you to take a payment over the telephone. Pepco will send notices to you by mail if your bill is delinquent.
Print Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Historic Buildings
For those interested in preservation - The National Park Service has made available guidelines that provide information about how to adapt historic buildings to be more resilient to flooding risk in a manner that will preserve their historic character and that will meet The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Copies of the printed publication can be purchased from the U.S. Government Bookstore at Alternatively, you can go to https://bookstore.gpo.gov/ and enter the search term “flood.”
Newslinks of Note
A 500-Unit Conversion Planned For Universal Buildings on Connecticut Avenue - LINK

D.C. Will Increase Its Hotel Tax To Pay For A Marketing Campaign To Entice Tourists To Visit - LINK

Twitter Lifts Suspension Of Account That Tracked Helicopters In D.C. - LINK

Florida Man Opens DC Bar That Looks Like a Swimming Pool - LINK

Where to Order Christmas Dinner Around D.C. - LINK
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