Happy 4th of July from the Dupont Circle Citizen Association!
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On behalf of the entire DCCA Board, I want to wish everyone a happy 4th of July. Take time to celebrate and enjoy the concert on Capitol Hill and the annual fireworks display.
The summer will continue to be busy. Earlier the week DDOT revealed its revised plans for the Connecticut Avenue Deck-Over Project and as you will see below, the DC Council is proceeding with its work on the Comprehensive Plan rewrite. DCCA will continue to closely monitor both.
Take care and stay cool!
Glenn
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DC Parks and Recreation Summer Line Up
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DPR is will host 250+ events in Summer 2019. All ages in every community throughout the District are invited to take part in these free community events, which include everything from pool parties, to street festivals, pop-up dog parks, and cultural arts fairs.
DPR is also the go-to source for mobile recreation. So if you can't make it to us, chances are our mobile movie nights, fun wagon, and Standout Summer takeover will make it to you.
Click
here to learn more.
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Volunteer at the DC History Center
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The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., has returned to the restored Carnegie Library and is seeking volunteers to assist visitors in the new DC History Center galleries.
If you have a strong interest in the District’s history and culture and would like to help monitor the galleries, welcome visitors, and inform them about the programs and services of the Historical Society, click
here
access the volunteer application.
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DCCA Committee to Improve Recycling in Dupont Circle
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At the April DCCA Membership Meeting, Gerald Schwinn asked for volunteers for a committee to work on improving recycling in our neighborhood. The committee welcomes new members. Please contact Gerald, at
geraldallanschwinn@gmail.com
if you are interested in working on this issue.
The committee is making progress on this effort. The committee met with Harold Lee, who leads recycling at DC Department of Public Works, and Wendy Cadell, DPW inspector for Dupont Circle, where we learned some useful information and initiated some joint efforts:
The most important items to keep out of your recycling bin are plastic bags and films (any plastic that is stretchy) and items smaller than 2x2 inches, because they can gum up or get caught in the sorting machines.
We are working with property managers and corporate rental organizations to improve their instructions and facilities for their tenants to recycle responsibly.
DPW is initiating a pilot program for improved glass recycling and have asked for neighborhood help with this project (stay tuned – it has not yet begun).
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Wondering what you can recycle in the District?
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With 5 categories of recyclable materials, recycling in the District has never been easier.
- Plastic: items like laundry detergent bottles, yogurt containers and water bottles (caps can stay on!).
- Paper: items like newspapers, junk mail, and phone books.
- Cardboard: items like shipping boxes, egg cartons, and pizza boxes.
- Metals: items like soup cans, aluminum foil, and soda cans.
- Glass: items like wine bottles and pickle jars.
Remember to place items clean and empty in your curbside bin. No plastic
bags please, including trash bags.
Still not sure your items are recyclable? Skip the guesswork with the
What Goes Where web app. Type in almost any item you can think of, and it will tell you how that item should be properly disposed of, recycled, reused or composted in the District.
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Notes from Our Resident Gardeners...
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Urban Parks Boost Pollinators
There is evidence that small city parks and urban balconies are helping save pollinators. "Researchers have found that some urban areas -- from community gardens to vacant lots -- host surprisingly healthy bee populations, sparking increased interest about the active role urban areas can take in supporting pollinators."
What Cities Can Do To Help Birds and Bees Survive
in The Atlantic heralds the value of "concentrated gardening" such as even windowboxes can provide.
DCCA maintains two parks in our area. If you have some time to donate to help DCCA weed, water, and trim, contact:
info@dupontcircle.org
And if Your Windowbox Could Use Refreshment...
TruValu Hardware on 17th
says they received the last big shipment of garden annuals Wednesday. Still time to grab a few and pot them up. Lots of color available. Remember to check pots and windowboxes. They can require daily watering during the long hot days of summer.
The Bees Welcome Northwest Courier
Many Duponters found a copy of the new Northwest Courier on their doorsteps Wednesday. We welcome a hyperlocal news source for our community. Check page 16 for a
rundown on beekeeping
in DC complete with regulations for home beekeepers. Going apiary is totally doable in DC.
In Closing
DCist's list of unusual trees
in DC doesn't include our Swamp Oak in the T Street Park, known hereabouts as the oldest of its species. Still, it's a cool article complete with directions to all ten described. We won't regret we didn't make the cut. It's just great to see trees being honored.
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Celebrating the Vote for Independence
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Tuesday, July 2
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Anderson House
2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Celebrate the Second of July, the day the Continental Congress voted for American independence, with music of the founding era. The Society
of the Cincinnati will present David and Ginger Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute to perform eighteenth-century songs—including ballads, marches and French-inspired songs—in costume with period instruments.
For more information click
here.
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Sundays
10:00 - 4:00 PM
Corner of 19th Street and Q Street NW
You may have noticed that the Dupont Little Flea Market had its grand opening in May. This locally owned and operated enterprise takes place weekly on Sundays offers a rotating selection of vintage goods, housewares and jewelry.
The Dupont Little Flea is committed to the neighborhood and each week, a table is given over to a Dupont Circle resident to sell their own items. Folks making a move or downsizing, or those with an artistic or crafty inclination, will be featured. Neighbors with just an item or two to sell are invited to consign. Every week, 10% of all sales is to be donated to a non-profit or other enterprise benefiting the Dupont Circle neighborhood and community.
For more information on the Dupont Little Flea, stop by on Sunday and say hello.
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Ethics and Transparency in Government
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Back in March, DCCA joined with the Foggy Bottom Association to request that the DC Council appoint a committee to investigate allegations of unethical conduct by Ward 2 CM Jack Evans. Last week, in the light of further developments, the Council took the action we had requested when the allegations first arose. Click here to read the
Washington Post article
for more information.
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D.C. Council aims to vote on Comprehensive Plan in next few weeks
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Starting next week, businesses can be fined $800 for providing plastic straws
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Council proposes scooter restrictions
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Spotlight on 2018 House Tour Sponsors
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Thanks to Cairo Wine and Liquor for always stocking a complete collection of beer, wine and spirits and accompanying each purchase with a conversation and a smile. We are so pleased that DC Wine Guy.com also finds time to support events like the Dupont Circle House Tour. Stop by and stock up today!
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Thank you Washington Fine Properties for being a GOLD sponsor of the 2018 Dupont Circle House Tour. The WFP team knows Dupont well, in fact, this year they will celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Congrats and thank you for your continued support of DCCA's neighborhood House Tour.
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The American Geophysical Union’s renovated building is now open!
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In 2016, DCCA was pleased to support AGU’s planned building renovation to target net zero energy. Renovation is now almost complete.
As construction continues, the AGU invites the public for behind-the-scenes tours of their net zero energy technology. Stop by 2000 Florida Avenue, NW to learn more about
the key principles driving the AGU building's design: reduction, reclamation, absorption,
and generation.
Public tours are available on Mondays from noon until 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please note: You will need to present a photo ID before participating in a tour.
The renovated building features a conference center, which can be reserved for meetings, and a new public exhibit for visitors to learn more about Earth and space scientists and their work while exploring some of the scientific advancements made the last 100 years.
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Moms Clean Air Force 2019 Play In
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Thursday, July 11
9:00 - 11:00 AM
US Capitol Grounds
The National Mall at 3rd St SW & Madison Dr NW
This environmental day of action event is filled with kids activities. The Play In is a fun morning of activities: parachute play, yoga, hula-hooping, music, and more. Children’s musician, Mister G, will be featured along with speakers, who will deliver messages from families across the country
For more information on how to RSVP for this free event click
here
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Join us for another year of civic engagement. Your neighborhood needs you!
Thanks to those who have rejoined already!!
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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