Deering Center Neighborhood Association (DCNA) cultivates community by fostering neighbor relationships, exploring common hopes, holding space for cultural experiences, supporting local businesses, informing the community & advocating with local government.

Upcoming Events & Activities

Deering Center Tree Lighting & Caroling - Sunday December 14

3:45pm: Caroling - Meet at Rambler Coffee | Tea. From there, carolers will depart at 4pm and sing around the neighborhood, ending back at Noble.

4:45pm: Meet at the tree at Noble Pizzeria & BBQ for cocoa, cookies, candy canes, and a kids’ drawing to see who lights the tree.

5:00pm: LIGHT THE TREE!

Bring a decoration(s) for the tree any time before or day of the lighting

Special thanks to Rambler Coffee | Flowers and Noble Pizzeria & BBQ for their generosity in helping with this neighborhood event!

Deering Center Winter Solstice Gathering - Sunday December 21

4 - 6pm: Walk the Solstice Spiral made of evergreen boughs and lit with candles. (Meditative walk, takes 5 - 10 minutes)

4 - 6pm: Casual gathering around the fire Share the longest night of the year and welcome the return of the light. All welcome, for young and old alike!

🌀Quiet & Calm: The walking of the Solstice Spiral is a silent, meditative wandering. Please enjoy stepping into the peace of the darkness with us. (Kids are very, very welcome and good at this).

🔥Noisy & Wiggly: The Bonfire is not silent and balances out the quiet, introspective experience of the Spiral. Come chat with neighbors and friends around the fire (kids are very, very welcome and also good at this).

Please do not bring: Artificial light or dog(s) into the Spiral.

Deering Center Gift Guide

Deering Center is a vibrant community with many locally owned and operated businesses. We encourage you to shop local this season by doing your shopping right here in the neighborhood!