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Week of July 26, 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. Enjoy a live performance by
local teens, incredible dance programs and The Thingamajig� Invention
Convention. Rent a bicycle and go for a ride along the trails system. Live
more, play more at the park and recreation facilities in your community.
The Department of Parks and Recreation Marketing Team
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guests to a well-appointed mansion or manor where staff will arrange for the
setup, food, beverages and amenities that will make your meetings and retreats
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business meeting, retreat or special event. Read more here.
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Let your
imagination run wild more
|  Take flight and let your
imaginations soar at the 16th Annual Thingamajig� Invention
Convention! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington will host this incredible, FREE
event on Thursday,
July 29 from 10 am-3 pm at the Prince George's County
Equestrian Center/Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. Children ages 5-14
will have the opportunity to participate in exciting, interactive activities
and an eco-friendly invention competition. Enjoy the innovative,
imaginative fun and very special challenges. To register and/or receive more
information, please call 800-473-YMCA or visit www.ymcadc.org.
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| Cut loose
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|  Prince George's Summer Teen Theatre presents "Footloose," a lively
musical about teens, rebellion and dance. Enjoy performances by talented Prince
George's County teens. The show will be held at High Point High School in
Beltsville on Saturday, July 31 at 8 pm and Sunday, August 1 at 2 pm. Tickets
are $15 for adults, $12 for children under age 12, and $12 for seniors ages 62
& better. For more information visit www.pgstt.org.
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Delight
in dance more
|  Engage in something wonderfully different! SHOEBERT
ALLEY GOES SALSA is coming to the Publick Playhouse on Saturday, July 31. The event begins at 6 pm
with a one-hour salsa dance lesson, followed by Bio Ritmo's Salsa Machine from
Richmond with a two-hour set that invites party goers to dance in the aisles
and in the alley beside the theatre. Latin food will also be available at
this indoor/outdoor rain-or-shine party. Tickets are $15/person, or gain
admission by bringing a NEW pair of shoes & socks for a toddler or school
age child. People of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more
information call 301-277-1710.
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Ride the
trails more
|  Bicycles are now available to rent Mondays-Fridays (9 am-6:30 pm), Saturday (9 am-5:30 pm) and Sundays (12 noon-5:30 pm) at the Wells/Linson Complex in College Park. Select from
cruisers, mountain bikes, tandems and 3-wheel adapted bicycles! The complex is
located along the Anacostia Tributary Trail System which features miles of
paved trail for hiking and biking. To learn more call staff at 301-277-3717.
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| Be part
of something BIG more
|  The Prince George's Sports & Learning Comlex will be hopping on
Saturday, July 31 from 6-10 pm for the National Day Day Xplosion program. M-NCPPC
will join with the Fox hit television show So
You Think You Can Dance in celebrating National Dance Day by bringing a
large group of participants together to perform a great, energetic hip-hop
dance number. We hope that hundreds of youth will participate in the program.
Visit www.pgxtremeteens.com to see video of the routine that'll be performed. Come to the Xplosion on the
31st and be part of the biggest dance performance in Prince George's
County!
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Nurture
nature more
|  Clearwater, Mount Rainier and Watkins Nature Centers offer visitors
great opportunities to get close to nature. See live animals and nature-themed
displays, and enjoy hands-on activities. Learn about reptiles, amphibians and
birds of prey. Attend a campfire program, take a guided hike, or learn the art
of basket weaving. Read more about great nature center programs and activities 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 help4smartlink@pgparks.com.
Have a great week!
The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
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