Keeping cool in Dupont Circle, photo by angela n.

Hi there, 

The heat aside, the DMV is so glorious in the summer. I've always loved how everything slows down a little bit in July and August. Walking around, you can feel (and sometimes see) that the city is on vacation; and for those of us that stick around, we get the magic of DC summer nights all to ourselves. 

Just because we're taking it easy doesn't mean there's also not a lot going on. Read on to learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved this month, including our in-person ANC training, and this summer's planners of color happy hour. 

GGWash 2024 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate training (in-person)

Sunday, July 14, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Grand Duchess, 2337 18th St NW, Washington, DC

In November 2024, voters in Washington, DC, will choose their most immediate elected officials: Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. ANC seats are unpaid, part-time, nonpartisan, advisory roles, and are the official voice of their neighborhoods. Attend GGWash's in-person ANC candidate training at Grand Duchess! This training will cover the same material as the virtual one, but with the added opportunity to socialize with neighbors. If you can't make it, check out the recording of our virtual training. 

Planners of Color July happy hour

Wednesday, July 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Shanklin Hall; 2325 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

This summer, Greater Greater Washington is making space for planners, advocates, and other community leaders of color to meet and connect. We'll be hosting a "planners of color" meet-up on July 17 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Shanklin Hall (NOT Franklin Hall), a black-owned gathering space on 18th St. 

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Check out our new Career Board

Introducing the GGWash Career Board! The Career Board is a resource for job seekers and employers who seek to make the Washington region (and beyond) accessible, affordable, sustainable, and welcoming to people of all income levels and backgrounds. Want to feature a career opportunity at your organization? Employers, submit your listing.

Welcome Dorian and Dillon

Join us in welcoming our new summer interns: Dillon and Dorian! Dillon and Dorian are recipients of the Roosevelt in Washington fellowship, a program of the Roosevelt Institute that immerses undergraduates in public policy work in DC. This summer, they'll be supporting our editorial, policy, and engagement programming. 

Last call (for now) to rep Gayer Gayer Washington

The Washington, DC region is gay and it could be gayer! Show your support for livable cities as places where everyone feels safe in public, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression with a Gayer Gayer Washington t-shirt. Also make sure to check out our article collection at ggwash.org/gay. 

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