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Week of February 1, 2010
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 Greetings!
Greetings!
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission has lots to enjoy here in Prince George's County this week. Schedule
an audition for the 2010 Xtreme Teens Rising Stars
Vocal Showcase. Attend a
presentation by the Buffalo Soldiers. See the African Dance Ensemble
perform. Come to the Black
History Month opening reception & exhibition. Explore
the park system and enjoy the social, healthy, fun recreation programs and
activities.
The Department of Parks and Recreation Marketing Team
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Schedule your singing audition
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gentlemen ages 10-17 who are residents of Prince George's County are cordially
invited to audition for the 2010 Xtreme Teens Rising Stars Vocal Showcase. Both
soloists and musical groups are welcome to audition. Those who make the cut
will have the opportunity to perform in the Showcase at Kay Theatre (University
of Maryland) on Saturday, May 15 and compete for prizes ranging from
$250-$1,000. Click here
to find out about audition dates, times, locations and more so you can schedule
your audition and start practicing!
For more information call 301-864-1611; Spanish Line 301-445-4509.
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Powerful presentations
by the Buffalo Soldiers
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 Enjoy a presentation by members
of the Buffalo Soldiers, 9th and
10th (Horse) Cavalry Association. This FREE program will be held at Tucker Road Community Center on Wednesday, February 3 from 10-11:30 am, and is for
guests ages 55 & over. Learn about history and this unique African American
military experience. For more information call staff at 301-248-4404.
The Buffalo Soldiers
will also speak at Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center on Friday,
February 5 from 6-8 pm. All ages are welcome to attend; reservations are
required. Please call staff at 301-853-2005 to reserve your spot for the
Rollingcrest-Chillum presentation.
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The
African Dance Ensemble is at the Publick Playhouse
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 See Chuck Davis' high energy dance troupe from
North Carolina celebrate African heritage at the Prince George's Publick Playhouse. This internationally acclaimed group features dramatic staging,
exciting rhythms and choreography, and colorful costumes. On Thursday, February
4 (10:15 am) and Friday, February 5 (10:15 am & 12 noon) enjoy the African
American Dance Ensemble lecture/demo. Tickets are $6/person; $5/person in
groups of 15 or more. Intermediate/advanced African dance master classes for
adults will be offered on Thursday, February 4 (6:30-8 pm) with the troupe. The
fee is $10/person and advanced registration is required. On Friday, February 5,
teens (ages 13-17) are invited to the Playhouse for a Teen Movement Workshop
from 6:30-8 pm. It's FREE with an M-NCPPC Youth ID card and $10 for all others.
Advanced registration is required. On Saturday, February 6, the African Dance
Ensemble will perform at the Playhouse at 8 pm. Tickets are $20/person, or $15
for DancePass holders. For information and tickets call 301-277-1710.
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Summer camps, playgrounds and Xtreme Teen
Centers
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 There are so
many summer camps, playgrounds and teen centers to choose from, you may wish to
start planning now. Visit www.pgparks.com
and click on the SMARTlink logo to view listings, descriptions and registration
information about summer camps, playgrounds and teen centers. Make note of
these important registration dates: -
Saturday, February 27: Summer camp
registration begins at 9 am for Prince George's County residents;
- Monday, March 1: Summer camp
mail-in registrations for Prince George's County residents will be opened
beginning at 9 am;
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Saturday, March 6: Summer camp
registration for non-Prince George's County residents begins at 9 am; and
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Thursday, April 1: Registration for Summer Playgrounds and Summer Xtreme Teen Centers begins
at 9 am.
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The
Impact of the NAACP
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 Bowie Community Center is hosting a forum titled "The Impact of the NAACP
- What if it did not Exist?" Come out to this FREE discussion and learn about
the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil
rights organization. We'll be posing the question: What would this country be
like if the NAACP had not been formed? Share your views at this forum scheduled
for Saturday, February 6, from 2-3:30 pm. For more information call staff at
301-464-1737.
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Black History Month Opening Reception &
Exhibition
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 Honor Roll of Excellence:
Prince George's County Schools Named for African Americans
The Prince George's County School System has recognized the legacy of numerous
African Americans by naming schools in their honor. In this year's Black
History Month Exhibition, M-NCPPC highlights the lives and accomplishments of
these extraordinary Americans. See the unveiling of the 2010 Black History
Month poster designed by students from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in
Greenbelt at this opening reception and exhibition, scheduled at Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center on Sunday, February 7 from 2-4 pm. All ages are welcome
and the program is FREE; reservations are required. Please call 301-699-2255 to
make your reservation.
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There's always something good going on in Prince George's County. Browse www.pgparks.com to find out what's happening and where. Sign up for classes and activities using the SMARTlink system. Or check out information on parks and trails, community centers, nature centers, sports and arts facilities, and more.
Questions? Contact our Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-CALL(2255) or e-mail [email protected].
Have a great week!
The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
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