The March 6th Membership Meeting included presentations from MPD Second District Commander Duncan Bedlion and Third District Captain Riley Hong Police and generous time for residents to share crime and safety concerns and ask about policies, safety tips, and emerging crime trends. The officers promoted the anonymous tip line for non-emergency calls: call 202-727-9099 or text the 5-0 to 411 (50411). We also took time to discuss ABRA issues, the Connecticut deckover and some new issues that were on members and neighbors minds. We enjoyed socializing post-meeting with those who were able to stay.
Next month's membership meeting will be held in person at the incomparable Belmont House, 1618 New Hampshire Ave. The DC Taxpayer Advocate will be the featured speaker.
Not yet a DCCA member or need to renew for 2023? New memberships start at just $15. Click here to join or renew online or download the form to renew by mail.
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DCCA Happy Hour - Do Over |
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Neighbors,
We were disappointed to report that the DCCA 3/15 Happy Hour was not to be - unfortunately we had a mix up in venue planning.
However, we heard your enthusiasm and are working hard to reschedule a neighborhood mixer soon - please stay tuned. And until then - we are toasting you and wishing you a happy weekend!
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Ross Elementary Auction - Closing Tomorrow! |
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Closes evening of March 18th
Silent bidding is open for the 2023 Ross "Starry Night" Auction to raise much-needed funds for the top-rated Dupont Circle elementary school on R Street.
Bid on nearly 200 items and experiences: a Nats' VIP baseball package; a pair of tickets to a New York Fashion Week show; lunch with DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson; cooking with Chef Mikko; as well as theater, museum and sports tickets.
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Donation Drop Off Location at 23rd & P |
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Monday - Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Alongside DC Shell Gas Station
2200 P Street
Project B Green has been operating a truck/van set up alongside the gas station at 23rd and P Street where they are accepting donations of clothes, books and household items. This in-kind donation and recycling program collects on behalf of local charity partners. This particular location supports The Mary's Center.
Signage at the van indicates that they are open 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday for drop-offs of gently used clothing, shoes and household items.
Thanks to neighbors who shared infos and pictures with DCCA 😉!
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Art Charette for Community Input |
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March 20th
Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle BID is holding an art charette as a way to garner input from the community on ways to enliven the area with public art, especially on the new plaza and its surroundings.
The sessions will be held at the Dupont Circle Hotel on March 20th to solicit ideas and designs. If you are able to attend one of the three sessions that day, please register because space is limited: morning, afternoon, or evening.
There will be a facilitator, and all ideas are welcome. In time, it is hoped that funding will become available to implement the best design from the charette.
In order to RSVP clink for the session you wish to attend:
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Rock 'n' Roll D.C. Road Closures |
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☘️ Join the fun of celebrating the Irish today! Visit one of DC's essential Irish pubs, including the two remaining in Dupont (Duffy's and Across the Pond).
☘️ Get your bagpipe on at Ireland on the Wharf. The Wharf and Kirwan’s Irish Pub is hosting a free Irish festival featuring a march and performance by DCFD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Band, music by the 19th Street Band, Irish dance performances by an array of groups, food, Irish coffee, adult beverages, and more fun.
☘️ Looking to stay home? Well pour yourself a bowl of Lucky Charms and singalong with a session in a Limerick pub! Slainte!
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Celebrating Women - through Local Dining! |
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Through Sunday March 19th
Close out Women's History Month with a celebration of women owned restaurants! Regarding Her (or RE:Her) is a national non-profit on a mission to advance women-identifying and nonbinary food and beverage entrepreneurs and leaders. Visit the website
to learn more about women owned restaurants offering specials for the week - including Dupont's Teaism and Pizzeria Paradiso!
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Free Keegan Performance for Dupont Neighbors |
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Friday, March 24
Keegan Theatre
The Dupont Days series continues with the premiere of Push the Button, which Keegan describes as a playful and poignant parody of modern morality. The Friday March 24 performance is free for neighbors. Tickets can be reserved here or by calling (202) 265-3767.
DCCA is proud to say that Push the Button was originally workshopped through Keegan’s Boiler Room Series, a program that promotes theater-makers who are driving theater in DC and beyond, and offers neighbors free performances. The Boiler Room Series is run with the help of a DCCA grant.
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Attend Local Baritone Performance at St. Luke's |
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Saturday March 25th
6:00 PM
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1514 15th Street
Some of you may have enjoyed Dear Mr. Duncan at the Keegan, Anthony Anderson who played Mr. Duncan lives in the neighborhood and is hosting a performance on March 25th at St. Luke's. Anthony is a young and exceptionally talented operatic baritone. Take a look at this YouTube clip to be wowed by his incredible talent.
Anthony was recently invited to participate in an intensive operatic program in Bavaria and this performance is part of that effort. He will be singing a range of songs from operatic arias, African American at songs, spirituals, gospels to "The Impossible Dream" from Broadway. Anthony grew up in Washington and graduated from DC International School (DCI). He is currently enrolled a UMD.
The performance is free but donations will be accepted at the recital.
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Through March 26th
The Cost of Living: An Observation of the Resistance, Resilience, and Joy of the Black Woman
This exhibit centers black women and femme artists amplifying marginalized voices and transforming the often-seen trauma and silence of making ends meet (the cost of living) into resilience and triumph. Click here for more information.
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More Older People in DC Opting to Age in Their Homes. Here’s How - LINK
Smithsonian Names Founding Director of New Women’s History Museum - LINK
Neighbors Draft Plan to Turn Uptown Theater Into Films and Food Arts Center - LINK
D.C. To Pilot Curbside Composting Pickup This Summer - LINK
D.C. AG Warns Restaurants on Service Charges - LINK
Washingtonian Compiles Breakfast in Dupont Suggestions - LINK
White House Easter Egg Roll Ticket Lottery Open - LINK
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