March Membership Meeting
Monday, March 6th
7:30 PM
Chastleton Ballroom
1701 16th Street

Next week's monthly membership meeting will be held at the Charleston. The meeting agenda includes:

  • Featured Speakers: Officers from MPD will attend to discuss neighborhood safety
  • Neighborhood Updates: Including updates on Connecticut Avenue project and Liquor Licenses
  • Post Meeting: Refreshments and time to meet & mingle with neighbors


Members should bring a friend - our in-person meetings are open to all, but we encourage you to become a member.
Save the Date - March 15 DCCA Happy Hour!
Join DCCA for an Ides of March Happy Hour in Dupont - we are working out details for this social activity to convene neighbors for a friendly night out with cocktails (or mocktails).

We will send you an update soon on this Wednesday, March 15 event.
Not yet a DCCA member or need to renew for 2023? The time is now!
Click here to join or renew online or download the form to renew by mail.
DC residents who own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai vehicle are eligible to receive a free steering wheel lock from a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) District station starting today, Friday, February 24.

A social media trend of how to steal the cars, which was made public during the summer of 2022, directly increased the number of motor vehicle thefts nationwide involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

Learn more HERE.
Prepare for Peak!
Peak bloom is coming! NPS predicts the cherry blossoms will hit their prime March 22-25.

The timing nicely aligns with the National Cherry Blossom Festival's opening ceremony on March 25.

Is there anything better than watching DC awake to spring in full bloom?!
Ward 2 Gun Violence Roundtable with Pinto
March 3 – 6

Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto announced an emergency three-day public roundtable on gun violence on March 3rd, 4th, and 6th for the community to discuss solutions and coordinate between government agencies focused on the important work of preventing and responding to this violence. The goal of this event is to hear directly from you about how gun violence is impacting your life and what you want to see implemented to address the crisis and bring our government partners and experts to the same table to focus on immediate solutions.
Click here for more information here.
DC Independent Film Forum
March 1 – 5

The 24th annual DC Independent Forum will welcome over 70 filmmakers. Visit the website to explore the program, buy passes, purchase tickets, and visit individual film pages. There will be 9 feature films and 10 short film program blocks starting at $13 each with filmmaker Q&A’s.
FITDC HerStory 5K
Saturday, March 4th

The FITDC HerStory 5K is a Women’s History Month tradition that routinely draws in over 2,500 participants from all eight wards. Register to enjoy a scenic race route down Pennsylvania Avenue NW, women-owned business vendors, live DJs, and a 360-photo booth.

Registration is free and individuals can now register at herstory5k.com
Gay Mens Chorus Celebrates Whitney Houston
March 11 & 12
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U Street

A celebration of the music of Whitney Houston. Join the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC as they celebrate pop and R&B icon, Whitney Houston! The performance will include dance tunes and love songs from Whitney's portfolio - click here for details and ticketing.
Logan Hardware Celebrates 20 Years
Sunday, March 12th
3:00 - 6:00 PM

Logan Hardware is throwing a block party to celebrate 20 years of doing business! Shop 20% off the entire store and enjoy gift bags, giveaways, and goodies. Neighboring businesses like Chicken + Whiskey and Aslin Brewery will offer free samples and discounts as the party spills out onto the sidewalk and down the block. Visit the event page for more details.
Newslinks of Note
New Bill Would Increase Number Of D.C. Police Officers While Repealing Disciplinary Measures - LINK

Metro Will Spend $55 Million, Take Three Years To Fix 7000-Series Trains - LINK

Despite Falling Violent Crime, Some Adams Morgan Residents Say They Feel Less Safe - LINK

Au Lait Cafe Opens on 17th Street - LINK

Dos Toros Taqueria Comes to Dupont - LINK

Pizzeria Paradiso For Bob Ross's ‘The Joy Of Painting,’ Pints, And Pizza - LINK
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