Fall Kick-Off Block Party Sunday, September 14th -

Location: Intersection of N Randolph St/27th St N

Time: 4-7 PM

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: Click this link or enter the case sensitive URL into a web browser to be a DJ or tattoo artist for a day, share a side or dessert, or staff the grills. Obsessed with recycling? There is a job for you, too, here:

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Become a Member/Renew Your Membership

Membership in DCCA is open to households located within the boundaries of the Donaldson Run Neighborhood. Our meetings/events are open to all neighbors. Fill out the membership form to pay your dues, sign up for text alerts for events, and more!

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Building Community in Dover-Crystal

Why Pay DCCA Dues? The Dover-Crystal Civic Association (DRCA) is a volunteer-run organization that relies upon membership dues to fund Dover-Crystal neighborhood events. Paying dues also ensures that you will be able to vote in DCCA elections and shows your support of DCCA’s advocacy on behalf of the neighborhood.Our mission is to promote civic engagement and enhance the quality of life in Dover-Crystal.

NEW! Community Events Calendar
2025-2026

Event	Date	Time	Location
DCCA Working Group Meeting	Monday, March 10	8:00 PM	Private Home
Joint Dover-Crystal/Riverwood Memorial Day Block Party	Sunday, June 1	4:00 – 7:00 PM	Intersection of N Randolph St & 27th St N
4th of July Parade	Friday, July 1	12:30 – 1:00 PM	TBD
Labor Day Block Party	Sunday, Sept 14	4:00 – 7:00 PM	Intersection of N Randolph St & 27th St N
Halloween Parade	Friday, Oct 31	5:30 – 6:30 PM	TBD
Holiday Lighting Competition 2025	Sunday, December 21	Winners Announced 7:00 PM	(Judges Drive-By Only)
WinterFest (*NEW!)	Polling for Dates	TBD	TBD
Annual DCCA Board Meeting	January 2026 (Polling for Dates)	TBD	Cherrydale United Methodist Church, Nelly Custis Rd
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About DCCA: Building Community Connections

The Dover-Crystal Civic Association is a volunteer-led nonprofit working to reconnect neighbors and bring back the sense of community that makes our neighborhood special. After several years of pause during the pandemic, we’re renewing long-standing traditions like block parties, the Fourth of July parade, Halloween walks, and other family-friendly events. We’re also here to give residents a voice—serving as a neighborhood advocate on local issues like housing, infrastructure, and public safety. Whether you’re new to Dover-Crystal or a longtime resident, we invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our community together.

Letter from DCCA Leadership

Welcome to a new chapter in building our neighborhood’s sense of community!

Dear Dover-Crystal Neighbors:

We are excited to share that our Dover-Crystal Civic Association (DCCA) has recruited new leadership with a commitment to bringing back our neighborhood traditions and strengthening our community connections. We are eager to re-boot beloved events such as block parties, Fourth of July and Halloween parades, and other gatherings that make our neighborhood a great place to call home.

As your new president, I will serve as a liaison to Arlington County’s Community Relations Manager, ensuring that we stay engaged on key issues like housing policy, infrastructure investments, and public safety. Our leadership team—including a vice president, secretary, and treasurer—is dedicated to representing your interests, but we need your input! Please participate in an agenda-setting neighborhood poll available below via the SLIDO QR Code or Link.

Our first ever JOINT Summer Kick-Off Block Party with our Riverwood neighbors held on Sunday, June 1 and the 4th of July parade were a big success! Thank you to our volunteers who helped set up tables, deliver ice/beverages, side dishes/desserts, and run kids’ games!

Sign up to volunteer or to share a favorite side dish/dessert by clicking on the Sign-Up Genius link here – OR – Scan the QR Code Below!

Over the next year, we want to hear from you about where our association should focus its efforts and resources. Whether it’s community events, advocacy on local issues, or new initiatives, your voice matters. We also encourage you to get involved—whether by volunteering, attending meetings, or talking to Molly or Mary Randolph about a future leadership role. As required by association by-laws, DCCA will hold bi-annual elections going forward (next election: 2027).

Let’s work together to build community in Dover-Crystal by getting to know each other better. Please join or renew your DCCA membership by paying your annual dues ($20/household). We look forward to welcoming you to the Dover-Crystal Civic Association and hearing your ideas for our community!

DCCA Leadership 2025:

Molly McKay, President@dovercrystal.org

Mary Randolph Gannon, VicePresident@dovercrystal.org

Patti Kelly, Treasurer@dovercrystal.org

Michelle Boardman, Secretary@dovercrystal.org

DCCA Event Planning Working Group Support:

Becky Carlson, Community Event Activities
Michelle Kile, Community Service Opportunities
Bruce Tiernay, Public Safety Liaison
Arthur Winer, President, Riverwood Civic Association
Your Name Here!

We Want to Hear from You!

Take the Community Poll / Share your Ideas

Navigate to www.Slido.com to let your voice be heard! We want to hear from you about your priorities for our neighborhood in 2025. There are THREEE (3) DIFFERENT WAYS to access the survey: