DCCA Annual Membership Meeting
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Monday, May 7
7:30 PM
Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans
with a legislative update.
Also, DCCA election, annual report to members, and slide show by Phil Carney.
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Saturday, April 21
9 AM to noon
T Street at New Hampshire
We will be weeding, planting, and mulching at two local parks on T Street at New Hampshire, just north of the dog park. If sunny, wear a hat and sun screen. Bring gloves if you have them. We provide rakes, shovels, planting material, and mulch mulch more. Kids welcome. DCCA Gardening is ongoing especially over the summer. If you can't make this event, but want to help, let us know and we will get you a regular rotation.
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Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
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The DC Council, on April 10, passed a bill exempting all single-family houses from the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). Last year, hearings held by Housing Committee Chair Anita Bonds exposed how this otherwise tenant-friendly act has been used by attorneys to extort payoffs from homeowners when they went to sell their homes. The hearings found that only 3 times in the last 10 years had tenants in a single-family house actually purchased the residence they were renting by using TOPA. However, thousands of single family homeowners had been extorted into payoffs to attorneys to allow for the sale of their homes to proceed.
DCCA testified at the hearing in support of exempting all owner-occupied properties, which the Single Family exemption partially accomplishes, but at the expense of also exempting many non-owner occupied rental properties. DCCA’s proposal would have restricted the exemption to owner-occupied properties but included in the exemption those owner-occupied properties that had more than one accessory unit attached. Given the size of many of our older rowhouses and townhouses, many homeowners in Dupont rent out attic units, basements, and carriage houses in an effort to help solve the housing crisis in this city. The bill as passed does not exempt owner-occupied properties having more than one of these accessory units. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau proposed a similar amendment to the bill as reported by Urban Turf. Unfortunately, the amendment failed.
DCCA believes TOPA works well for multi-unit apartment buildings where tenants actually are availing themselves of the right to purchase, and that this TOPA exemption for single-family homes, while not the ideal solution, will help maintain affordable rental housing by assuring single-family homeowners with a single accessory unit in their homes that they can rent it out without fear of payoffs down the road. However DCCA regrets that the defining characteristic of the exemption was whether the property was a single family house and not whether it was owner-occupied.
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COMP PLAN: Search for Solutions
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Our event at the DCJCC this past Friday attracted about 50 people for a discussion by local planning experts about the District's Comprehensive Plan currently under a ten year review. All in attendance agreed that affordable housing is the most critical issue and that it has not been addressed in the Mayor's legislation. Greater Greater Washington's founder David Alpert said the Office of Planning "is not planning." Committee of 100's Meg Maguire renewed their call for Planning to be taken out from under Economic Development.
Thank you to DCJCC for use of Theatre J!
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Saturday, April 21
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets is excited to announce that on Saturday, April 21st from 1:00-4:00 ten or more restaurants in the Dupont Circle area will open their doors to showcase their signature appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts for the 11th annual Taste of Dupont. This progressive "Taste of Dupont," sponsored by HDCMS, encourages patrons to walk from restaurant to tavern with a master ticket to discover the best Dupont has to offer.
A master ticket to all Taste of Dupont locations is only $30 in advance and can be purchased through
www.TasteofDupont.org
. On the day of the event, tickets will be $40, but the event has sold out in advance. To pick up your master ticket, go to 9 Dupont Circle -- on the west side of Dupont Circle starting at 12:45 p.m.
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Ross Elementary Live Auction & Book Drive
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Ross Live Auction, Human Rights Campaign
Saturday, April 21
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Mobile bidding option; don't need to be there to win.
OR
- Stop by and have a drink to support your local elementary school.
Special Auction Items this Year:
- Scuba Lessons
- Weekend Stay in Lewes Beach
- Chance to sell your home for free by Andrew Riguzzi of Compass Realty
More items to be added as the event gets closer!
Mother's Day/ Father's Day Book Drive
April 28-29
- Parents and students will be outside of Safeway on the 28th
- Parents and students will be at the Dupont Farmers' Market on the 29th
Donate $25 to purchase a book for Ross in the name of a loved one or favorite teacher. The Ross PTA sends the honoree a letter informing of the gift in his or her name, a bookplate inscribed with the donor and honoree’s names is placed in a book purchased for the library, and Ross students enjoy quality literature for years to come – a win for everyone!
Donating a book is a wonderful way to honor a loved one on other special occasions as well. Letters to honorees will arrive by Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or sometime in between.
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Dupont Circle Village 10th Anniversary Gala
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Washington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF)
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May 2-13
One of the largest and most respected Jewish film festivals in North America, the Washington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) is an international exhibition of cinema that celebrates the diversity of Jewish history, culture and experience through the moving image.
In addition to the annual festival, the WJFF presents an ongoing, year-round film series, in our home venue at the Edlavitch DCJCC. Between the flagship Festival and year-round program, the WJFF annually serves over 18,000 people through 150+ screenings, nearly all of which are regional, US or world premieres. Most screenings are followed by discussions with guest filmmakers and subject matter experts.
The 28th Festival lights up screens throughout the DC metropolitan area from May 2-13, 2018.
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The Society of the Cincinnati Museum Docent Announcement
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Do you have a passion for American history, historic sites, or the decorative arts? Would you like to share your passion with others? The Society of the Cincinnati has an immediate need for volunteer museum docents. Docents create a memorable and enlightening experience for visitors of all ages by leading guided tours of the Society's headquarters, Anderson House. The mansion, a National Historic Landmark, was completed in 1905 in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Here the Society interprets the significance of the achievement of American independence and the creation of the Society in 1783, as well as the lives of the home's first owners, Larz and Isabel Anderson.
Available shifts are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., as well as Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Docents serve at least two weekday shifts or one weekend shift per month. Training is provided, as well as continuing education and fellowship opportunities through field trips and lectures.
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Welcome and orient visitors to Anderson House;
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Provide guided tours of the first and second floors;
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Assist with visitor services.
Qualifications:
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18+ years old;
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Enjoy working with people;
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Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;
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Interest in the American Revolution, the history of Washington, D.C., and/or historic sites.
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English fluency is required, and we welcome candidates with additional language skills.
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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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