DCCA Testifies on Scooter Chaos
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As reported at the November membership meeting, DCCA has been active in encouraging the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the DC Council to take sensible measures to ensure the safety of all users of our sidewalks and streets in light of hazards posed by the recently introduced dockless electric scooters.
In October, we submitted comments on DDOT’s “
Dockless Bike and Scooter Share 2020” programmatic changes, and on November 4
th, DCCA Board Member Marcy Logan testified before the DC Council’s hearing on “The Future of Micromobility in the District and B23-359.” Information on this hearing can be found
here.
Visit our
Homepage to read the DCCA comments to DDOT and the DCCA Testimony to Council.
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DDOT and ABRA Will Present at December DCCA Meeting
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Monday, December 2
7:30 PM
International Student House
1825 R Street NW
Join us on December 2 for the DCCA Monthly Meeting. Following the Thanksgiving break,
Jeff Marootian from DDOT and
Sarah Fashbaugh from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) will be our featured speakers.
DCCA meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. The meetings are always free and open to the public and are held at the International Student House. Bring a friend or neighbor. Only members can vote on resolutions or in elections.
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Dupont Circle Metro Station Closed This Weekend
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Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will close multiple red line stations this weekend.
Saturday, November 16 - Sunday, November 17
- Stations closed: Dupont Circle, Woodley Park and Cleveland Park
- Rail service: Red Line trains will operate regular weekend intervals (trains every 6-8 minutes) between Shady Grove & Van Ness-UDC and between Farragut North & Glenmont.
- Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Van Ness-UDC and Farragut North. Allow 15 minutes per station stop.
There will be regular weekend service on all other lines except for the Orange Line. More information can be found at
wmata.com/weekend
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D.C. Affordable Housing Forum
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Tuesday, November 19
6:00 PM
19th Street Baptist Church
4606 16th Street NW
Congresswoman Norton’s district office is hosting a community forum on affordable housing in the District of Columbia. Click
here
to see the event's flyer.
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Tuesday, November 19
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Dumbarton House, Belle Vue Room
2715 Q. Street NW
The Dumbarton House will provide free chamber music concerts presented by the Friday Morning Music Club. For over 130 years, FMMC has been dedicate to free access to classical music and Dumbarton House is proud to host their concerts throughout the year.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert and the performance begins promptly at 12:00pm. RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Click
here for more information.
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Historic Restoration Tools and Materials Discussion
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Wednesday, November 20
6:30 PM
East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Join the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) for their monthly Preservation Café series at East City Bookshop. November's topic is 'Restoration Tools and Materials of DC's Historic Brick Buildings.'
Washington has one of the highest concentrations of historic brick buildings in the United States. Methods for preserving masonry usually depends on the type of building material used, whether it is brick, cement, stone, or others. Gary Barnhart, a Capitol Hill mason, will discuss these materials in addition to some interesting lesser-known ones that local residents may be unfamiliar with.
Click
here to learn more about this free event.
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Volunteer at the 20th Annual Feast for Sharing
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November 22-27
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
This free Thanksgiving meal is served by dedicated volunteers to nearly 5,000 members in the community. There are various volunteer shifts and a variety volunteer positions on November 22, 25, 26 and 27, beginning as early as 6 AM and concluding at 5 PM.
To learn more click
here.
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Historic Look at D.C. Communities and Characters
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November 21-24
University of District of Columbia &
Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
This month the 2019 D.C. History Conference will explore the theme “Communities and Characters” by examining some of the major figures and interesting personalities who have shaped Washington, for better or worse, throughout its history.
Some will discuss the complex ways communities have responded to changes in their neighborhoods over time, and how the communities themselves have changed. Presentations will also consider who has a right or power to make decisions for the city’s residents.
Full program and more information, including volunteer opportunities click
here.
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Learn About the Comp Plan and Share Concerns
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Tuesday, December 3
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Garrison Elementary School
1200 S Street NW
The DC Office of Planning released the list of dates for community Comp Plan meetings. As a reminder
the Comp Plan was released to the public for review and he timeline allows for a period for the public and ANC to review and weigh in on the proposal before a revised version will be submitted by the Mayor.
Click
here to read guidance on how to review the plan and share input.
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DCCA's Board Member Phil Carney reflects on the 33rd Annual Dupont Circle Drag Race and shares his impressive photos that capture the unique spirit of our neighborhood event.
Dupont Circle's annual Halloween celebration was started by some tipsy drag queens on a pub crawl who decided to race in high heels to the next bar. Neighbors thought it was a great idea and our annual event now attracts hundreds of fabulous costumes, TV coverage, a booth by CW network, a horde of runners, politicians and thousands of spectators. Thanks to the Nats on their way to winning the World Series, attendance was down this year so the event was comfortably crowded instead of the usual uncomfortably crowded.
Many thanks go to race sponsors, MPD, volunteers and those who created fabulous costumes.
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Jingle Jingle? Early Partridge Discount!
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The turkey is not yet carved but you can still mark your calendar for the
12th Annual Ross School Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale.
All proceeds benefit the Ross Elementary School PTA.
Thanksgiving weekend marks the opening of the sale and your opportunity to support Ross Elementary by purchasing a holiday tree. If you’re not in town for the holidays, or you don’t usually celebrate with a tree, you can still help by purchasing a tree for a family who might not otherwise be able to afford one. If you purchase through the
online store
before
November 29
, you will receive a discount. A variety of beautiful trees in all sizes are available, as well as wreaths & tree stands.
Click
here
for pricing and details.
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City solicits dockless vehicle companies for 2020 permits -
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He walked into a homeless center seeking a hot meal. Now, he is its executive directo
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After Hullabaloo, New Proposal Would Allow Some Visible Solar Panels In D.C.’s Historic Districts -
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. 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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