Friends and Neighbors,
As this is the first e-newsletter since my assuming the role of DCCA’s President, I want to express my excitement at taking on the leadership of this vibrant and important organization.
Dupont Circle is a special place with a unique and wonderful history. At the same time, the neighborhood is always evolving and faces a number of challenges and opportunities. I look forward to working with our talented Board and membership in the coming months as we work to give voice to the neighborhood. I hope that all of you will encourage your friends and neighbors to join DCCA.
DCCA has long been the best voice for the wants and desires of the residents of Dupont Circle. I committed to continuing that tradition and strengthening it by deepening our engagement with all parts of the Dupont Circle community.
Thank you,
Glenn
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Save the Date: June Membership Meeting
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Monday, June 3
7:30 PM
International Student House
1825 R Street NW
Join the June meeting and you will have the opportunity to hear from Shawn Townsend, DC's new Director of the Mayor's Office of Nightlife & Culture often referred to as the "Night Mayor".
As Director, Townsend serves as the point of contact between DC Government, the nightlife industry, and District residents.
Shawn works with the 15-member Commission of Nightlife, comprised of government, private-sector, and community representatives and has been invited to talk about his role managing Washington, DC’s growing and developing after-hours economy and managing the balance with the needs of neighbors and community safety. Bring questions and concerns, a Q&A session will follow his presentation.
Our meetings are always free and open to the public. Bring a friend or neighbor.
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Upcoming Masonic Temple Development Hearings
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Add your voice as consideration of the proposed Masonic Temple development progresses:
Thursday, May 16
Special May ANC2B Meeting
7:00 PM
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW 1st Floor Auditorium
Thursday May 23
Historic Preservation Board Hearing (tentative)
9:00 AM
441 4th Street NW, Room 220 South
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Intimate Concert with Joe Barbieri
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Fri, May 17, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
IA&A Hillyer
9 Hillyer Court NW
Join the IA&A Hillyer's monthly CultureBlast event. This month is a partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute and will include a special solo performance by Joe Barbieri.
Click
here for more information on this free event.
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Foodies Unite for the 12th Annual Taste of Dupont
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Saturday, May 18
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dupont Circle
Historic DuPont Circle Main Streets is hosting its annual sipping and tasting event in May. Dupont Circle restaurants will be opening their doors and showcasing their signature appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts for the 12th annual Taste of Dupont.
This progressive lunch encourages you to wander from restaurant to tavern. A master ticket gives you access to 10 or more Taste locations. Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 on the day of the event.
Visit the
website to learn more about the event and purchase tickets.
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Free Milkweed for Monarchs
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Sunday, May 19th
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Dupont Circle Farmers Market
20th Street NW between Massachusetts Avenue and Hillyer Place
You may know that the Dupont Circle Farmers Market is in full swing with its seasonal veggies,pasture-raised meat, eggs, cheese, kombucha, potted plants and more but this Sunday it offers you a special feature. Help feed Monarch Butterflies by picking up free milkweed sprouts and planting them at home.
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Wednesday May 22
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Heurich House is beginning a new book program for local readers. The first event is with local author,
Garrett Peck and his new book, The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath. The evening will begin with a roundtable with author Garrett Peck where Club members engage in a book club style discussion.
The event is free and open to the public with required registration. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Learn more by clicking
here.
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As margarita season returns to DC, we encourage you to vist our House Tour sponsor and long time Dupont neighbor and community friend, Lauriol Plaza Restaurant. Lauriol Plaza was established in in 1983 and has become a landmark restaurant in DC.
Lauriol proudly promotes their location as being, "nestled in Dupont Circle, one of the most vibrant, diverse, neighborhoods in Washington DC."
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FOIA restrictions would shield D.C. officials who use email for personal business
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DC unveils 2020 DC Teacher of the Year finalists after honoring city’s 2019 award-winning educators
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Apple to Open Flagship Store at Carnegie Library
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D.C. Residents' Input Sought Regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety
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Summer 2019
Around Town DC has compiled a 2019 Summer events directory for DC Seniors living in Ward 2 & 3. From fitness to arts, movies, and books there is something for everyone (age 60 and up).
Click
here
for more information.
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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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