Registration for Ward 2 Candidates Forum is Now Open
Thursday, March 5
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th Street NW

Please join the Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) and the LoganCircle Community Association (LCCA) for a Ward 2 DC Council Race Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. on March 5th.

Tom Sherwood will be moderating.All nine candidates have agreed to attend.

You must register in order to attend. Please CLICK HERE to register.
Celebrate Black History Month at Screening of Harriet
Sunday, February 23
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library
1630 7th St. NW
 
In celebration of Black History Month there will be a free screening of the film HARRIET this Sunday at the Shaw Neighborhood Library. HARRIET tells the extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
 
The screening is open to the public, refreshments and a post-film reception generously provided by Naval Lodge No. 4. Click here to learn more.
Dupont Circle Main Streets Hosts its Annual Spring Fling
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Tuesday, March 10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Washington Hilton


Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets is organizing its 11th annual Spring Fling in the Washington Hilton. The event includes an all-you-can-eat dinner, including New York strip steak, pasta bar, salad, and dessert. There will also be a live auction with gifts from Dupont Circle restaurants, hotels, and shops to make for lively bidding. And live jazz all night! 

Tickets are $25 in advance; $50 at the door. Visit the Spring Fling website for a list of participating locations. 
Smith Center Highlights Meditation, Caregiver Support Sessions, Art Programming and More!
March
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street NW

The Smith Center is a nonprofit health, education, and arts organization in Dupont Circle. Its mission is to develop and promote healing practices that explore physical, emotional, and mental resources that lead to life-affirming changes for people affected by cancer.

Visit the website to learn more about the Smith Center's mission and its March programming.
Woodrow Wilson House Announces New Hours for Touring
Mondays and Thursday-Sunday
The President Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S Street NW

The President Woodrow Wilson House, a National Trust Historic Site designed in 1915, gives a special glimpse into the private life of Woodrow Wilson while examining the impact of his presidency on present and future generations. On display are important materials from Wilson’s presidency; objects from the White House; elaborate gifts of state from around the world; family items and personal objects. The house is a living textbook of “modern” American life in the 1920's - from silent films to flapper dresses and zinc sinks.

The Woodrow Wilson House kicked off Presidents Day with complimentary tours and are offering new hours to visitors including evening tours on Thursdays. Click here to learn more.
Neighborhood Newslinks of Note
Is Hollywood filming in DC a bane or boon to the communities? - LINK

‘Cherry Blossoms’ captures the history and magic of DC’s floral ambassadors - LINK

Can Dupont Underground Survive Financial Woes and Government Foot-Dragging? - LINK
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. 
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