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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 |
| Dover-Crystal/ Riverwood Summer Block Party | Sunday June 14 | 4 – 8 PM | Intersection of N Randolph St & 27th St N |
| 4th of July Parade | Wednesday July 1 | 3 – 4 PM | TBD |
| Labor Day Block Party | Sunday Sept 13 | 4- 8 PM | Intersection of N Randolph St & 27th St N |
| Halloween Costume Meet-Up | Saturday Oct 31 (tentative) | TBD | *Seeking a Host/ Coordinator! |
| Holiday Lighting Competition 2026 | Sunday December 20 | Winners Announced 7:00 PM | *Seeking Judges (Drive-By Only) |
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.
DCCA serves 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.
Last year’s events were a big success! Thank you to our volunteers who helped set up tables, deliver ice/beverages, side dishes/desserts, and run kids’ games.
We also encourage you to get involved—whether by volunteering or contacting anyone on the leadership team about your ideas or concerns.
MEMBERSHIP
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!
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