In many ways this year has been a refreshing return to "normal" as we were able to more safely socialize indoors and outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors. DCCA has been pleased to host more in-person meetings where we can talk as a community about neighborhood issues and events, work side by side with neighbors in the gardens we maintain, and attend city meetings pertinent to our association's work. In addition to our continued work tackling and showcasing community issues, we are also looking ahead to planning some fun social events for all neighbors to enjoy, so that we can continue to connect and build relationships across our special neighborhood. Look forward to seeing you at the next meeting or event.
Happy Thanksgiving Dupont Circle!
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DCCA December Membership Meeting at the Keegan! |
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Monday, December 5th
7:30 PM
Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street
The DCCA December membership meeting will be held at the beautiful Keegan Theatre. Along with news and updates and speakers will include Jim Monsma Executive Director of City Wildlife along with wildlife biologist Dan Rauch from DOEE to discuss city wildlife. And as always, meetings include time to enjoy refreshments and chat with neighbors.
Our in-person meetings are open to the public and we encourage members to bring a friends.
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Candlelight Vigil for Colorado |
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DCCA joins residents and members of the LGBTQ+ community who gathered in Dupont Circle to mourn and honor the victims of the recent Colorado attack. Click here to read coverage and see pictures of the candlelight vigil event held in Dupont Circle.
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Last Chance to Give Feedback on DC ZeroWaste Plan |
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Don’t miss your last chance to provide feedback on proposed actions before the final Zero Waste DC Plan is released in Spring 2023.
From now until December 30, residents have a final formal opportunity to submit public comments in response to the Zero Waste DC Plan’s revised draft framework. Click here for more information.
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Holiday Tree Sale to Benefit Ross Elementary |
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November 26 & 27, 9am-4pm
December 3 & 4, 9am-4pm
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ross Elementary
1730 R Street
The Ross PTA is hosting its 14th Annual Holiday Tree Sale on the field at Ross Elementary over two weekends. Stop by the sale on Saturday, December 3, to participate in the Ross Holiday Festival, including a bake sale and an ornament-decorating station from 1 to 3 p.m.
Receive a discount when you pre-order your trees and wreaths online by Nov 25th. You can also have your items delivered (within a set boundary) for an additional fee. All proceeds benefit the Ross PTA.
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Holidays Kick off with Lights |
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Saturday, November 26th
6:00 – 7:00 PM
CityCenterDC Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration. Visitors will be met by our 75-foot tree, one of the largest in the city, decorated with more than 150,000 lights and 4,500 ornaments. The festivities will be emceed by NBC 4 Anchor Eun Yang, with a special performance by Elan Artists seven-piece dance band, The Revels.
Wednesday, November 30th
Tickets required for lighting ceremony
The 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting this year! The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Ellipse in President’s Park. LL Cool J will return as host, and musical guests will include Gloria Estefan, Shania Twain, Andy Grammar, Joss Stone and more. The United States Marine Band will also perform.
Sunday, December 18th
3:15 - 5:45 PM
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue
National Menorah Lighting on the Ellipse in President’s Park, the National Menorah Lighting features musical performances and special guests, with options to attend in-person or watch the ceremony virtually.
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Select Evenings Nov 25th - Dec 30th
Admission to ZooLights is free but event entry-pass reservations are required and are separate from daytime Zoo entry passes. ZooLights free-entry passes and paid parking passes will be released on a rolling basis, starting two weeks prior to the event night. All proceeds from ZooLights concessions and parking sales benefit animal care and conservation science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Click here for more information.
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Shop Local - at the Dupont Holiday Pop Up! |
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Saturday, December 3
12:00 - 5:00 PM
The shopping day will have more than 120 vendors not only on Connecticut Ave and P Street, but also the Dupont Underground, St. Thomas Church, and The Ven Hotel (formerly Embassy Row Hotel). The Heurich House will hold its annual Christmas market on December 2-4 and charges an admission fee for its juried event.
Click here for more information.
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How to Donate and Volunteer Around DC This Thanksgiving - LINK
DC Passes New Criminal Code Despite Some Objections (wapo paywall) - LINK
Union Station in line for $10 billion facelift, but questions remain (wapo paywall) - LINK
World Cup Watch Party in Dupont Circle (wapo paywall) - LINK
Where to Watch the World Cup Games - LINK
Dukem Restaurant Founder Tefera Zewdie Dead At 66 - LINK
Italian Restaurant to Open In Georgetown’s Old Dean & DeLuca Spot - LINK
A look back at 22 glamorous White House weddings - LINK
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