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Week of April 12, 2010
Fun in Your Community This Week!
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 Greetings!
Greetings!
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission has lots for everyone to enjoy here in Prince George's County. Join
a ladies golf league, or attend a concert/tea, a home and landscape show, or a
terrific living history program. 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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 | Ladies,
hit the links more
|  The Paint Branch Ladies Golf League would love to have women of all ages
join! League play is held at Paint Branch Golf Course Thursdays at 9 am and
continues through late October. Dust off the woods and the irons and head out
to the course for great times. The fee to join the league is only $15 for the
year; greens fees are $10/nine holes for those ages 60 & better, and
$14/nine holes for those under age 60. For more information call the course at
301-935-0330.
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| Attend great
concerts more
|  Enjoy an Afternoon Tea program at arts/ Harmony Hall Regional Center on Wednesday,
April 14 at 2 pm. Los Compadres will delight listeners with award-wining
vocals, authentic Mexican mariachi music and selections from other Latin
American countries. Tickets are $15/person and all ages are welcome to attend.
For information call 301-203-6070.
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| Spruce up
your home more
|  The Suburban Maryland Spring Home & Landscape Show is designed for
homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating. Visit the
Show Place Arena on Friday, April 16, 11 am-9 pm, Saturday, April 17, 10 am-8
pm, or Sunday, April 18, 10 am-6 pm. Enjoy hundreds of exhibits, product
demonstrations, and sample interior and exterior vignettes. See new products
and get expert advice from the pros. Admission is FREE. For more information
call 301-952-7999.
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March
through time more
|  Spend a day at Marietta House Museum for the Marching through Time
program. This living history encampment encompasses re-enactors from Bronze Age
Celts through the 20th century Vietnam War. Visitors will experience camp and
domestic life, military drills, period merchants, crafts, food and more. An
exciting children's activity has been added this year. No pets, please. Marching
through Time will be held Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18, from 11
am-4 pm. FREE parking is available at Glenn Dale Community Center; continuous
shuttle service to the event will be provided. The fee is $5/person; children 4
& under are FREE. Call 301-464-5291 for more information.
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| Put your
knowledge to the test more
|  Think you know a lot about airplanes and flight? Come to College Park
Aviation Museum on
Sunday, April 18 at 1 pm for an Aviation Trivia Challenge ideal for
children ages 5 to 12. Answer questions or try out fun, physical challenges to
win prizes. The game is FREE with museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors,
$2/ages 2-18, and FREE/children under 2. Call 301-864-6029 for information.
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| Batter up
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|  Bladensburg Community Center's T-ball classes for girls and boys ages
4-6 begins on Saturday, April 24. Classes will meet for 6 consecutive Saturdays
from 2-2:45 pm. Get an introduction to baseball using a batting T. Class fees
are $30/resident and $36/non-resident. You may register for course #176664
through SMARTlink. For more information, call staff at 301-277-2124.
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ahead for fun more
|  I spy with my little eye . . . lots of extraordinary family events! Mark your calendars and note the dates
for these terrific programs: The Opening
Reception for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Oxon Hill Manor,
Friday, April 30; Montpelier Festival of
Herbs, Tea and the Arts, Saturday, May 1; The 11th Annual Harlem Renaissance Festival, Saturday,
May 1 at Kentland Community Center; a community
block party for the 10-year anniversary of the Prince George's Sports &
Learning Complex, Saturday, May 1; Marlborough
Day, Saturday, May 8; A-MAY-ZING
Animal Fest at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Saturday, May 15; and the Festival of Nations at Tucker Road
Athletic Complex on Saturday, May 16. Read more here.
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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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