February Membership Meeting |
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We look forward to seeing members on Monday, February 6th!
With cold weather and flu season in mind, the February meeting will be conducted online via zoom and will include neighborhood updates, a speaker from the Office of the Attorney General's Equitable Land Use Section, which has recently taken on a new role to advocate for the public interest before the Zoning droppable-1674057614157Commission and Board of Zoning Administration, and a Q and A!
You must be a member to attend online meetings - all members will receive an email with a link to register today.
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Non-Profit Accountant Needed |
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DCCA is in search of an accountant to handle its non-profit reporting needs on a cyclical basis. Our reporting requirements are minimal, and we prefer to work with someone either in the neighborhood or at least in DC. Please contact our Treasurer, Lance Salonia at treasurer@dupont-circle.org, if you have experience in non-profit accounting and are interested in this opportunity, or have a colleague who is. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Not yet a DCCA member or need to renew for 2023? The time is now!
Click here to join or renew online or download the form to renew by mail.
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TAKE 2! Connecticut Avenue Deckover Construction Plans
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Whoops - we shared this last week but had a faulty link - to see the plans click the corrected link below.
DDOT presented the construction plans for the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Projects to the ANC2B Land Use and Mobility Committees in December. These plans will be presented to the public before construction begins in the summer of 2023. Click here to view.
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ANC2B Public Meeting on CT Ave. Streetscape and Deck-Over Project
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Monday, January 30th
7:00 - 8:00 PM
The Dupont Circle Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Avenue (pending)
ANC 2B in collaboration with the Dupont Circle BID and Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets is hosting a Special Public Meeting with the DDOT in order to provide stakeholders an overview of the project timing and impact, inform DDOT's Request for Proposals from contractors regarding staging of project construction and construction management, and to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of the project and impacts well before anticipated start of construction in late summer of 2023.
The project is expected to last 27 months, and will affect traffic, transit, and pedestrian access to affected work zones, including retail locations.
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ANC 2B Committee Recruiting |
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The ANC is seeking volunteers to serve on the Mobility and Land Use Committees starting in February. If you are not aware of the function and duties of these committees, read their full announcement here.
If you are interested in participating in a Committee, please send a short email with the subject line Re: Committee Membership to: 2B@anc.dc.gov .
In your email please indicate where you live and/or your Single Member District (SMD); which Committee you would like to serve on; why you are interested and what expertise you would bring; whether you have previously served on an ANC Committee and/or any other community involvement; and whether you may have any professional or volunteer relationships that might be relevant to your service (such as employment, organizational affiliations, past involvement in transportation or real estate development matters of concern to the neighborhood, etc.)
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Sunday, January 22nd
2:00 - 5:00 PM
6th & I Street
A celebration of the Year of the Rabbit (or year of the Cat in Vietnam) will take place in Chinatown on Sunday. The parade will be attended by the Mayor and include traditional lion and dragon dance performances, marching bands, and a firecracker finale. The parade route starts at 6th and I Streets.
Get a head start on Saturday and head over to Rice Market on 14th Street between 1:00 and 4:00 PM for a Lunar New Year Pop-Up with macarons, sourdough snacks and Malaysian and Vietnamese inspired sweets.
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DCCA's eblast provides you with important highlights on neighborhood issues and events - but there are lots of ways to stay more informed about the expanded work elected officials are doing in the neighborhood - reaching out to your ANC commissioner, Ward 2 Councilmember and Federal representative to sign up for their newsletters or browse websites, and review press releases that will keep you updated on legislation and other developments.
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Film Preview and Discussion about Multicultural Neighborhoods |
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Sunday, January 22nd
1:30 PM
All Souls Church
1500 Harvard Street
The program features clips from the oral history project and forthcoming documentary and in-person discussion will follow
Hosted by All Souls Unitarian Church, whose Housing ministry has been active in the community since the 1970s, the conversation will be underpinned by an exploration of the concept of neighborhood justice as a spiritual developmental practice.
For more information click here.
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Catch the Tail End of Winter Restaurant Week! |
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Through Sunday, January 22nd
It's a great time to support an old favorite or venture out for something new.
Visit the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week website to filter by neighborhood, cuisine, eat in or takeout! There are wonderful Dupont Circle neighborhood restaurants and offerings across the city and metro area.
Prices range from $25 for lunch to $40 or $55 for dinner.
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Conversation: Envisioning the Future of DC |
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Wednesday, January 25th
6:30 - 8:30 PM
First Congregational United Church of Christ
945 G Street NW
DC's Committee of 100 is an organization that advocates for land use in DC guided by the L’Enfant Plan and McMillan Commission. The Committee is marking its 100th anniversary by hosting a series of conversations for DC residents.
The first conversation, Civic Aspirations for the Next Decade, will feature Mayor Bowser and Council Chair Mendelson sharing their visions. Click here for registration and parking information.
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Performance Premiere (and a complimentary show for neighbors) at the Keegan |
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Friday, January 27th
Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street
Keegan Theatre has a new performance - Lifespan of a Fact that premieres on January 28th and runs through February 25th. As part of the Dupont Days promotion - Dupont residents can see the show for FREE on Jan 27th, the day before the premiere.
To read more about the show and performance schedule click here for tickets
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Through, January 29th
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place
Car enthusiasts may want to click to learn more about the Washington DC Auto Show. The 10 day who wraps up on Sunday - and the website offers a look at exhibitions and schedule. Entry tickets are $12.
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Exhibition at the Lincoln Cottage |
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Through February 29th
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW
Award-winning sculptor and artist Georges Adéagbo has a month-long exhibit, Create to Free Yourselves: Abraham Lincoln and the History of Freeing Slaves in America on display at the Lincoln cottage.
Click here for more information.
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Story District's Valentines Event |
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If you are a fan of NPR's the Moth you may be interested in DC's Story District events, including its 15th annual Valentine's Day special, Sucker for Love. These real life stories told with humor and humility are a joy. Check out the website for performance schedule and ticketing. Many events are held at the nearby Howard and Lincoln Theatres.
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Proposed Bill Would Give D.C. Residents $400 Or More In Rebates For Electric Bike - LINK
D.C. Council Bill Aims To Use Sound Detection And Cameras To Issue Tickets To Loud Vehicles - LINK
There’s Maintenance On Nearly Every Metro Line This Weekend (including red)- LINK
SMYL Works to Bridge Gap Left by Casa Ruby - LINK
Zoo Will Keep its Online Pass Requirement - LINK
Colada Shop Dupont Circle Opens this November - LINK
Ching ching CHA, Chinese Tea House closing in Georgetown J “to be continued in Dupont…” - LINK
350 Coffee & Bakery Relocating - LINK
Rose Ave Bakery is moving to Woodley Park - LINK
José Andrés is Getting the Last Word with Old Post Office Opening - LINK
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