Thanksgiving took on a new look this year as yet again we adapted our traditions during a pandemic.

It's with gratitude and thanks that DCCA reflects on our special neighborhood during the Thanksgiving holiday. The year has stressed us as individuals and as a community but there is also beauty in how we have come together to help others, support business, collaborate, celebrate and yes...even overcome technical fears so that we can stay connected in new ways.

Dupont Circle is a special neighborhood and on this week of giving thanks we thank each of you for being kind, caring and committed to the community.

We look forward to convening for our December meeting on Monday December 7th. This month you will have a chance to hear from your newly elected At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A. DCCA will also update you on neighborhood news and our committee work on behalf of the neighborhood.

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December 14th Membership Social Hour: A Phillips Collection Presentation on Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series

We are pleased to announce that our next online Social Hour will center on a presentation from the Phillips Collection followed by a discussion. The topic will be Jacob Lawrence's Migration Series (1940–41), a world renown sequence of 60 paintings which depict the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North between World War I and World War II.

Please note the earlier start time for this social hour (5:00 PM). Invitations to register for the social hour will be sent to DCCA Members via email. Not a member? Click here to join.

🌷 DCCA Garden Crew Continues to Bring Joy to the Neighborhood

Big thanks to our members who spent one last day in the garden planting 100 red tulips at the T Street garden. Next time you walk by offer up a thanks to neighbors who generously offered their time and hard work...and smile at the thought of those tulip bulbs waiting to greet us in spring!

A special thank you to Marcy Logan, Rebecca Martin, Dave Wetmore (and kiddos), Tom Reiter, Robin Deiner, Rick Busch, Susie Campbell and the many others who have helped throughout the year.

As always you can find the DC Government's COVID-19 informational page here. The page contains continually updated news, resources, testing sites and data on the public health emergency.

The District's November 23rd Situational Update includes adjustments to the Phase 2 guidelines. This includes the new restrictions on restaurants; indoor and outdoor gatherings, houses of worship, gyms, and live entertainment. To read the update click here.

Who: All D.C. Residents

What: Quarterly National Park Service Meeting

Where: Please email norton.events@mail.house.gov to RSVP for the event and receive the Zoom link

When: Wednesday, December 2nd

Time: 6:00 pm 

Participants can call in or click on the flier to learn more about joining.

JOIN BY COMPUTER:  https://bit.ly/385VQBq

As you think about holiday and other shopping on this Thanksiving weekend remember to reserve some time to shop local and help lift our neighborhood retailers during the

Click here to read more about our local shops and brands - and find unique purchases to share with family and friends while helping a community.

The Smithsonian National Zoo announced that after thousands of votes were counted, the winning name for the new baby panda cub was Xiao Qi Ji (SHIAU-chi-ji), which is Mandarin Chinese for “little miracle.”

The zoo has typically waited 100 days to name panda cubs in “a nod and acknowledgment of Chinese culture and history,”

As previously reported, this year the Dupont Circle Citizens Association will be unable to hold its beloved House Tour. While COVID-19 prevents us from offering our annual event, we are determined to continue to celebrate the rich history, architectural and otherwise, of Dupont Circle. Thus, we will be highlighting significant houses in our neighborhood on a monthly basis via our website and bi-weekly eblast.

In honor of the men and women who unselfishly served and are currently serving in the military, it is fitting that we celebrate all veterans by recognizing two of the greatest.

Continue reading about this father and son who both rose through the officer ranks and by actions and leadership were instrumental figures in the desegregation of the U.S. military. Click here to tour.

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.