Giving Thanks and Support to Our Neighbors in Need
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Monday, December 3
7:30 PM
International Student House
1825 R Street NW
Reports from Local Nonprofit Homeless Service Providers
We will hear the latest news from
Charlie's Place,
Miriam's Kitchen,
Street Sense, and others about their programs. Learn how to take advantage of opportunities to volunteer with or donate to these essential local organizations.
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Rosemary's Thyme Thanksgiving Meal for Those in Need
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Thursday November 22
Rosemary's Thyme Bistro
1801 18th St NW
Rosemary's Thyme Restaurant and the neighbors of Swann Street will once again be providing a Thanksgiving feast for those without a place to go for the holiday.
Volunteers to help set up and serve are needed in two shifts:
9:30 -11:45 AM; 11:45 AM - 2 PM.
Donations of clothing for winter also warmly welcome. Drop off at Rosemary Thyme anytime.
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Leaf Collection in Dupont
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November 5 - January 19
DPW will collect leaves twice from each neighborhood between November 5, 2018 and January 19, 2019. There are 4 collection ‘zones’ in Ward 2. Check
the DPW website
or check the leaf brochure you should have received in the mail to find out exactly when your neighborhood is scheduled for collection. Better yet, take advantage of the new option to receive alerts via text message or email when DPW leaf collection crews will be coming through your neighborhood. To receive alerts,
register here
.
Please help DPW by raking leaves from your yard into the nearest tree box shortly before your neighborhood is scheduled for a pick up.
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Sunday, November 18
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meridian Hill Park
16th Street & W Street NW
Join the Washington Studio School on Sunday at
Meridian Hill Park
for our final plein air landscape painting and drawing meet up of the year! The group will meet near the monument to President Buchanan in the southeast corner of the park, near 15th & W.
Click
here
to learn more. No instruction, bring your own materials (including a portable easel); it’s a no go if it's raining.
FREE!
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Warm Up with a Musical At The Keegan Theatre
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Through December 2
The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Named one of The New York Times’ best shows of 2017this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT is an immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. The Keegan has transformed their space for AS YOU LIKE IT, offering an immersive experience. Seating will be on all four sides of the stage with added stage balcony seating (requiring stairs).
For more information click
here.
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Silent Auction to Support The Keegan Theatre
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Through November 19
The 2018 Silent Auction is LIVE!
Register in the online auction portal
to view all the auction items now, then start bidding. Bid items include vacations in Martha's Vineyard and Delaware, Whiskey and wine gifts and experience, Theatre, sports tickets, one-of-a-kind theatre memorabilia and more!
Silent Auction proceeds go toward Keegan's $30,000 end of year matching drive and support Keegan's mission and community initiatives - so bid early and often to win your favorite items and do the most good!
Bidding will remain open until 9:30 pm the night Nov 19.
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Women Photojournalists of Washington Hillyer Exhibit
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Wednesday, November 28
6:30 - 8:30 PM
IA&A at Hillyer
9 Hillyer Court Northwest
The Hillyer presents the work of Evelyn Hockstein an award-winning photojournalist who was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Based in Washington, DC, Evelyn has worked in more than 70 countries and her recent adventures have included climate change north of the Bering Strait, climbing in Pakistan for a story about the only female mountain rescue team, and scaling rigs in North Dakota for a project on the oil-rich Bakken.
Doors open at 6:30 and the program begins at 7:00 followed by a reception from 8:00-8:30. Admission is free but a donation is suggested.
RSVP
here
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like....
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Friday, November 30 through Sunday December 2
Friday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat/Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Dupont Circle holiday shoppers can experience a festive German-style market, the Heurich House Museum’s Christkindlmarkt at the Heurich House. Craft makers based in DC, Maryland, and Virginia will sell their goods in the museum’s Castle Garden. Visitors can also tour the historic home of the Heurich family that will be decorated for Christmas.
On Friday evening the museum will feature products Made in DC. On Saturday, the museum will feature products made all over the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Pop-up performances will take place throughout the weekend.
Admission is $15 for adults, $3 for children (2-12), $20 for the VIP and $25 for Early Access.
Click
here to learn more.
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Ross Elementary 11th Annual Holiday Tree Sale
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Saturday & Sunday December 8-9
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ross Elementary School
1730 R St. NW
Support the Ross Elementary PTA and pick up (or opt for delivery) of your Holiday Tree. A variety of beautiful trees in all sizes are available, including wreaths and tree stands. This year we are offering two types of popular Christmas trees: the Fraser Fir and, in limited sizes, the Balsam Fir – both are the most popular varieties of trees.
If you purchase through the online store before December 6, you will receive a discount. You can opt to pick up your tree or have it delivered to your house (within the delivery area). Pre-purchased trees can be picked up or delivered on December 8 or 9.
To learn more click
here.
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Jingle Jingle Calendar Alert: Community Christmas Festival
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Saturday, December 8
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Foundry Church
1500 16th Street NW
The elves at the Foundry Church and Friends of Stead Park are busy planning a Community Christmas festival for early December. The event offers free photos with Santa, crafts and snacks including
Gingerbread House decorating kits will
be available for $15/each.
The sponsors ask that you please bring a donation of grocery store gift cards or pre-paid metro cards to support the families of the
Homeless Children’s Playtime Project during the holiday season.
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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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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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