During this unique time we all can use help keeping track of the days of the week - so we invite you to hearken back to a time when Fridays prompted a TGIF jig and excitement about the weekend ahead!
The weather forecast is mixed but we hope you can find some inspiration with a few of the indoor and outdoor events and past-times we collected for this week's eblast.
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Save the Date for Membership Meeting
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The DCCA May 4th monthly membership meeting be held at 7:30 PM online.
May's meeting will feature:
- DCCA news and updates
- A presentation from Councilmember Phil Mendelson
- Info on upcoming interactive virtual social events for DCCA members
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO 2020 RENEWED DCCA MEMBERS ONLY.
A registration email will be sent to members in coming days. Need to check your renewal status or interested in joining DCCA? Click
here.
We look forward to returning to open public meetings, in-person, when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
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District Updates on COVID-19
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The DC Government continues to update its COVID-19 website with link news releases, data on testing, hospital capacity in the District and other information. Visit
coronavirus.dc.gov.
- Mayor Bowser's April 23rd situational update reviews the criteria and planning for re-opening: LINK
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Tele-Town Hall for Seniors
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Where: Dial-In at 866-495-1091 (no passcode required)
When: TODAY: Friday, April 24, 2020, at 2:00 P.M.
What: Join the Office of At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds and AARP DC for a conversation on the response to COVID-19 and its impacts on DC seniors.
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Please Complete Your Census Form.
Our city continues to get short-changed by regional and national governments. We must do our part!
Residents can choose to complete the census online, by phone, or by mail. Find out more about each of these methods below:
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Weekly Reminder: Request a Ballot for the June 2nd & 16th Elections
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The BOE strongly urges voters to request a mail-in ballot instead of voting in person for the upcoming elections, including the June 2nd Primary Election and June 16th Ward 2 Special Election.
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If you are looking for more information about the candidates in the Ward 2 Council Race,
click here
to watch a video of the candidate forum hosted by DCCA and LCCA in March.
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Looking for Other Ways to Help Neighbors?
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DCCA compiled a list of organizations that are aiding the most vulnerable during this public health crisis. We are continuing to update the list with non-profits who are supporting the community during this public health crisis.
For those who are able, we ask that you review the list and see if there are ways you can contribute to
Click here to read more.
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Whether you are working on blooms for your yard, rooftop or windowsill, consider reaching out to local plant stores that are delivering:
Need some soil or planters?
True Value on 17th is still open for business. They are not allowing customers inside the store but you can call ahead or speak with an associate outside of the store who will put your order together.
Thinking about the benefits of a vegetable garden? DC Department of Parks and Recreation is offering
an Urban Grower Webinar Course. This FREE online course teaches the basics of gardening from building a home garden to cooking and preserving your harvest. Click
here for more info.
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The Department of Public Works Food Waste Drop Off program returned to the Dupont Circle Farmers Market last week and will continue as long as the market gets an approved waiver from the DC Government.
Farmer’s Markets are required to have a new waiver approved to operate each week. So, please check the
DPW Food Waste Drop Off web page
each Friday afternoon to see which markets have been granted waivers for the upcoming weekend.
Other local options:
Glen’s Garden Market
, 2001 S St. NW, has a compost barrel on their patio. It may be a little hard to spot, behind the basket rack
If you don’t want to go out during this period of social distancing,
Compost Cab
has a home pickup service. For a fee, they provide 5-gallon, secure containers, and pick up the full ones once a week.
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How to Safely Trim Your Own Hair
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Before committing to the full Letterman, consider reading this
Washingtonian feature that offers advice for at-home hair care!
Take a look at the tips and remember -- this is best executed *before* cocktail hour.
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Grab the Popcorn and the Junior Mints - DC Filmfest at Home!
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The annual DC Filmfest has been postponed but the DC International Film Festival is presenting a virtual series, Filmfest DC at Home. Viewing is free-of-charge and films include recent audience favorites as well as some surprises.
Each film will be available for one week and will open with George Pelecanos' DC Noir which runs April 23-30.
Click
here to learn more.
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The joy of a new (to you) book cannot be quashed by quarantine! Four ways to curl up with a new book:
- Second Story Books is offering bundles for customers. The Quarantine Bundle (1 Cookbook, 1 DVD, 1 fiction book, 1 nonfiction book + 4 more books) and The Feeling Lucky Bundle (a random collection of 8 books) are among the bundle options. Books are delivered by mail -- a great way to add to your library or brighten a friend's day. Check out their facebook page for bundles and pricing.
- Visit the Politics and Prose calendar to see a line up of online events with new and old authors.
- It's National Library week - what a great reminder to visit DC Public Libraries online and enjoy all they have to offer with ebook and audiobook lending, storytime for kids, virtual book clubs, online classes and more!
- Picture it -- a book in one hand and a half smoke in the other. Dupont's Kramerbooks is now housing a Federalist Pig - a sandwich pop-up. This means that you can order a book and a sandwich for delivery!
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Hillyer's galleries are closed to the public, but they are sharing new opportunities to serve the community as a digital art space using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Visit the Hillyer
Programs Page
to find some of the new ways they are providing a space for both artists and the community to stay connected.
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- Support restaurants while practicing social distancing. Use this restaurant aggregator to find which restaurants are open for take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery during COVID-19. To use the database to place an order, click here: https://www.diningatadistance.com...
- As we await the return of sharing his tapas with friends...Chef Jose Andres has found yet another way to support our community. In addition to feeding the hungry he has added a way for neighbors to easily pick up pantry and fresh produce items at his restaurants. Visit the Dupont Beefsteak site to advance order a prepared meal and pantry items for pick up. Check out the larger bodega he set up at the Jaleo location.
- Thinking ahead to Cinco de Mayo or just plain need some tequila to take you away? Lauriol Plaza is offering their famous margs through take & go and Tico on 14th Street has this colorful window front service option (see photo)!
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DC candidates learn how to campaign in the coronavirus era -
LINK
Who’s running in DC’s June 2 primary and June 16 special election -
LINK
Which Grocery Stores Are The Best (And Worst) For Social Distancing, According To A D.C. App -
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With Streets Emptied, More Than A Quarter Of D.C.- Area Food Trucks Have Had To Suspend Operations -
LINK
9 Virtual Things To Do In D.C. This Week -
LINK
Washington has its cleanest spring air in 25 years: How air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis
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LINK
Metro extends summer shutdown to include the Silver Line to take advantage of pandemic slowdown -
LINK
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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.
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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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