Summer Special
For those who tend our neighborhood – looking out for the wellbeing of Dupont people, pets, and plants -- a bouquet of perfect July days to enjoy for as long as they last. Water well including any young street trees you may happen to have in your treebox. Gardeners please note – we meet regularly each Saturday morning at 9 am at T Street Park for light weeding, targeted watering, and diversified chitchat.
July is a favorite month of mine in DC because many people go away (you know who I mean). Traffic lightens up, outdoor cafes flourish, DCCA does not have business meetings again until October,
house tour planning is in high gear.
Here are some updates and events you may like.
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Our Anthem's Strange Notes
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Monday, July 16
6:00 PM
Bier Baron
1523 22nd Street NW
Dupont resident Marc Ferris performs at Dupont venue Bier Baron. A former history instructor at New York University, Ferris will discuss his book Star-Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of America's National Anthem. The author/guitarist will play live musical examples of the forms the anthem has taken and other songs that were in the running.
This is a paid ticketed event. $10 advance/$12 at the door.
Click
here for more information.
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Ward Two Town Hall for Youth to Drive the Education Conversation
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Monday, July 16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Embassy Row Hotel
3260 R Street Northwest
DC Council Education Committee Chair David Grosso has organized a town hall in each ward for youth-led conversations about DC's education system. "So far these town halls have focused our conversations on the issues most important to our students – safety, resources, curriculum, and more – all while providing an opportunity for community members, teachers, parents, and other youth to give their perspectives.
More information and an optional RSVP can be found
here.
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Two DCPS Policy Feedback Forums
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Thursday, July 19
9:00 AM or 6:00 PM
DC Public Schools requests feedback on attendance, student promotion, secondary grading, and graduation policies. Attend one of the forums to comment in person on July 19.
9:00–10:30 am at Cardozo Education Campus, 1200 Clifton St, NW
6:00–7:30 pm at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, 4800 Meade St, NE
Click
here
for more information.
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Annual Hillyer Fundraiser
Thursday, July 19
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Embassy Row Hotel
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Join the Hillyer on Thursday for their annual fundraiser at the Embassy Row Hotel. Take in the sunset while you relax by the pool with a drink or bar bite. Live music, DIY button-making, and an expansive raffle featuring Dupont's local merchants are among the evening's activities. The money raised will help the Hillyer keep their exhibitions and programs free and accessible to the public 7 days a week.
General Admission is free and raffle tickets can be purchased online or at the door for $5 each or $20 per bundle of 5 tickets.
Learn more and RSVP
here.
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16th Street Bus Project Update
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Monday , July 30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Library
16th Street at Lamont, west side
DDOT will hold a public meeting about the final plans for the 16th Street Bus Project. Narrated plans and implementation schedule here:
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Update:
Dukes Grocery Application for Extended Hours of Outdoor Cafe
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On Wednesday, DCCA appeared before the ABC board in protest of a substantial change application by Duke’s Grocery for extended outdoor cafe hours on public space. Duke’s is a much-liked and responsible business but any increase in hours for Duke’s sidewalk cafe would have to be granted to others who might reasonably request same. Since the ANC’s adoption of standard closing hours for outdoor cafes (11pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends), peace has prevailed on a street with a history of contentiousness. Residents who find the noise excessive now endure it without resorting to enforcement because they know it will reliably die down at the agreed-to hour. Our thanks and appreciation to 17th Street businesses who have abided by the compromise for more than 20 years. A decision is expected within 90 days.
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Get Your Trash Out Early: With the summer heat in mind, trash and recycling crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) are starting their daily collections routes one hour earlier – 6:00 a.m. You can put your items out starting at 6:30 p.m. the day before your collections are made.
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Water street trees, please. Make sure the tree in your treebox gets watered every week.
That would be one full serving of a green watering bag. Summer is the time of year young trees die. If you see a tree not being cared for and your hose doesn't reach, let us know.
For more information 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!!
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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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Upcoming Neighborhood Events
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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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