Over 160 DCCA members and residents attended our October meeting at the Congressional Club to hear about our neighborhood from authors of the new book Sixteenth Street Avenue of Ambitions, John DeFerrari and Peter Sefton. In addition to a lively presentation, some attendees toured the club and learned about its rich history.
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Not yet a DCCA member? New memberships start at just $15.
Click here to join or renew online or download the form to renew by mail.
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November Meeting Sneak Peek |
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Our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. Save the date for the next meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 6th at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Chastleton Ballroom
WHAT: The topic for the November meeting is the redevelopment of the city-owned property at 1617 U Street, the current site of the Police and Fire Stations, and the upcoming hearing on rezoning this property. See the resolution passed at the June DCCA membership meeting on this project.
WHO: DCCA Members and neighbors who have not yet joined - we are opening the meeting so you can learn about and join our Citizens Community Association
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Requesting DCCA Members Input |
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All DCCA members have received an email inviting you to take a short (less than 5 minute!) survey to help us understand what meeting topics of are most interest to you - and offer you a place to share new ideas for meetings and speakers. DCCA is a reflection of the member community - the more you share the better we are able to serve your interests.
Thank you for looking for that link and taking the survey - if you did not receive it email info@dupont-circle.org and we will send you a member link.
Neighborhood strong!
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Boo! Little Goblins Parade |
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Saturday, October 28
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Garrison Elementary School
1200 S Street NW
The 12th Annual Little Goblins Parade will be hosted this year at Garrison Elementary School because of the renovations at Stead Park. Families will meet at Garrison and parade around the perimeter of the school and then take to the track around the field for a variety of festivities, treats and entertainment.
DCCA is proud to be a sponsor of this Logan/Dupont event. Please spread the word to Dupont families. Come and enjoy the event even if you don’t have costumed kids in tow and join DCCA at our table to help give out Halloween favors.
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Chance to Tour the White House Gardens this Weekend |
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The White House is offering a garden tour this weekend - a special event that only happens twice a year!
Visionboard this - you in your favorite fall outfit, steaming coffee in hand, strolling from Dupont down to the White House to smell the roses - that's life in the Nation's Capital! To visit you need to get a free, timed ticket which will be handed out on a first come first serve basis at the Visitor Center on Saturday or Sunday. Click here for more details.
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New Film at the JCC Theatre |
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October 17-19
Edlavitch DCJCC JxJ Theatre
1529 16th Street
Call me a Dancer is an award winning film about a talented from Mumbai who meets a curmudgeonly Israeli ballet master who gives him the determination to pursue dance. The film is showing at the JCC theatre for showtimes, ticket prices and preview click here.
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Monday, October 16th
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Penn Social
801 E St NW
Neighboring Georgetown's Exorcist Stairs are given center stage at the next Profs & Pints events. An apt event for the Halloween season, “The Exorcist’s Power,” is about the making of a legendary film and the rise of its demon spawn, with David Wilt, professorial lecturer in film studies at George Washington University.
Click here for more info on the event and a chilling look at those stairs!
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Next Thursday's Gallery Time |
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Thursday, October 19th
Select Dupont Galleries
5:00 - 8:00 PM
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10th Annual Immigration Film Festival |
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October 20 through 22
In Person & Online
The Immigration Film Fest is hosted by a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing a platform for immigrants and refugees in the DMV to share their skills and stories. This year they are bringing a hybrid film festival with in-person and virtual screenings. The in-person screenings include nearby DCJCC and MLK Jr Library locations. Click here for schedule and ticketing information.
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Saturday, October 21st
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Heurich House Museum
The Heurich House Museum and DC’s Historic Preservation Office are collaborating for for History in a Bottle: How Historic German Immigrants Used Beer to Claim Citizenship in Washington, DC. Learn about late 19th - early 20th century glass beer, liquor, and soda/mineral water bottles, growlers, tankards, stemware, and tavern/taproom/beer garden tobacco pipes and spittoons artifacts from the DC HPO collection. Click here for more information on this free event.
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Time to Shine those Stilettos... |
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Tuesday, October 24th
17th Street!
A calendar look-ahead so that you can block off those late afternoon calls and meetings!
The actual race starts at 9 p.m. but the party starts early with festivities along the street. Neighbors often gather at 4 p.m. or earlier to find their viewing spot, soak in the magnetic energy, and celebrate yet another aspect of what makes Dupont special! See you in sequins!
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Wednesday, October 25th
10:00 - 3:00 PM
1328 16th Street NW
Blood donations are said to be urgently needed by the Red Cross. First Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross in the church fellowship hall. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Red Cross is offering gift card incentives to promote participation.
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DC Mid-Century Homes Online Tour |
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The Office of Planning Historic Preservation Office launched an online tour of Mid-Century Modern residences in DC. The tour includes eight neighborhood clusters, each of which has a collection of homes in the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. To explore the homes and neighborhoods click here.
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What is going on at the Columbia Heights CVS - LINK
Annual Zoo Lights will cost $6 this year - LINK
Adams Morgan’s SunTrust Plaza – Land Donated to Jubilee Housing - LINK
Nearby Perry's Intros Japanese Breakfast service - LINK
New Bakery Coming to old Colbalt site at 17th & R - LINK
Adds 10 Restaurants to its 2023 DC Guide, Including 2 in Dupont - LINK
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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org |
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