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, including the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover projects and 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 Commission and Board of Zoning Administration, and a Q and A!
Members received their invite to register on January 20th. If you need help registering or have questions email DCCA
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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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Dupont's Potomac Phil Groundhog Predicts...
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Dupont Festival held its 12th annual Ground Hog Day event on Thursday, featuring Potomac Phil. His prediction was for an early spring followed by 6 months of political gridlock. Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto presented a resolution proclaiming Ground Hog Day a DC Holiday.
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The Mayor’s office wants to hear from District residents and businesses on a redesign of the DC.gov websites. You can take this 5-minute survey by clicking here.
In other Mayor’s office news, the new MOCRS (Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services) for Ward 2 are:
- Julius Terry Julius.terry@dc.gov 202-805-7122
- Grace Reeder Grace.Reeder@dc.gov 202-297-6566
Julius has the main responsibility for ANC 2A, B, C, and D, while Grace is responsible for 2E, F, and G. But either of them can help you with problems with any DC agencies.
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New Works in Action Readings |
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Monday, February 6th and 13th
Spooky Action Theatre
As part of its continuing efforts to develop new plays and playwrights for the stage, Spooky Action Theater presents readings of two new plays in its New Works in Action Series in February. Admission is FREE. Reservations recommended but not required click here for more information.
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Banff Film Fest at NatGeo |
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February 3rd and 4th
For more than 25 years, National Geographic has hosted this premier event where you can experience some of the best storytelling about adventure and the outdoors. Bike through old-growth forests, ski down towering mountains, kayak rugged rivers, and much more — all from the comfort of your seat
Tickets are $35 and are available for purchase online only. Click here for details.
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Musical about Dupont Circle Singer, Teacher, and Activist |
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February 4th - 6th
Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street
DEAR MR. DUNCAN is a program of music and poetry highlighting the life and contributions of Black baritone vocalist Todd Duncan, a DC-based vocalist . To learn more about this performance or purchase tickets ($15) click here.
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Tuesday, February 7th (+ April, June, August meetings)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
2301 L Street NW
The West End neighborhood library is hosting a monthly series to discuss novels that have won the Booker International Prize! Next week's meeting is the second in the series. The group will meet every other month. To learn more about schedule and book selection click here.
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Volunteer to Help with Community Tree Care |
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Saturday, February 11th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wangari Gardens.
Join Casey Trees to help care for the young trees surrounding Wangari Gardens. our help with weeding, mulching and watering these vulnerable trees will give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy. Participants will receive a short, hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will split up into groups and begin caring for trees throughout the park.
Click here for more details on logistics location and registration (free).
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Conversation: Envisioning the Future of DC |
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Saturday, February 11th
1:00 - 2:30 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 second conversation, Envisioning the Future of DC, will feature Mayor Bowser and Council Chair Mendelson sharing their visions. Click here for registration and parking information.
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Touches that Make Historic Properties Sing |
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Looking for a new social media rabbit hole to explore? The Best Addresses realtor group regularly posts interesting information and explanation of architectural and decorative flourishes and features that can be found in DC's oldest homes. Take a look through their variety of social media posts or its youtube channel
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DCCA 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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D.C. lays out proposal for 7,500 EV charging stations (wapo/paywall) - LINK
Will The Redeveloped Reeves Center ‘Bring Back Black Broadway?’ - LINK
Dupont Circle’s Swann House Bed & Breakfast Is for Sale - LINK
Here Are The D.C. Area’s James Beard Award Semifinalists For 2023 - LINK
Brine Oyster House in Dupont Grand Opening Friday, February 3 - LINK
14th Street Spanish Restaurant, Estadio is closing - LINK
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