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Week of August 9, 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. Live
more, play more at the park and recreation facilities in your community. It's
time for the 3rd Annual Juke Joint Saturday's Red Hot Funk-N-Blues
BBQ! Take in a concert at Oxon Hill Manor. Check out upcoming park and
recreation opportunities. 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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Explore great
park & recreation opportunities more
|  The Fall 2010 edition of Your Guide to Parks and Recreation Classes,
Programs and Events is now available. Learn all about the great park and
recreation programs, facilities and services available to you. Registration for
classes in the Fall Guide begins on Monday, August 16 for Prince George's
County residents and Monday, August 23 for all others. If you don't have a
copy, read it on line here or pick one up at any staffed M-NCPPC facility in Prince George's County, or
any public library in the county. For more information call staff at
301-699-CALL(2255).
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Eat, feel the beat, & tap your
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 Saturday, August 14, is the date and 7 pm is
the time. It's The 3rd Annual Juke Joint
Saturday's Red Hot Funk-N-Blues BBQ. Starring Big Bill Morganfield (son of the
legendary Muddy Waters), the show also features Sugar Bear w/E.U. and
special guests Warner Williams and Jay
Summerour. Tickets ($40/person) include the foot stompin,' toe tappin,' all-star musical lineup,
as well as a fabulous belt bustin` bbq buffet featuring ribs, grilled roasted
chicken, smoked brisket, green beans, corn bread muffins, sweet tea
& more! The program is for those ages 21 & up. For more information
call 301-203-6070.
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Attend cool parties more
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Youth ages 12-17 are invited to attend a Splash Bash Pool
Party at any of three different aquatic venues. In conjunction with the 2010
Safe Summer program, pool parties will be held from 8-11 pm on Saturday, August
14 at Allentown Fitness & Splash Park (Fort Washington),
Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool (Chillum), and the Prince George's Sports
& Learning Complex (Landover).
Enjoy music from the
hottest DJ's, FREE food and prizes at the biggest pool parties ever! FREE transportation
will be provided to & from Safe Summer sites in Prince George's County. Read more.
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Whoa-oo-whoa,
listen to the music more
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 Don't miss a live performance by The Bill Thomas Trio (featuring R&B
and jazz) at Oxon Hill Manor on Wednesday, August 18 at 7 pm. (Doors open at
6:30 pm.) Enjoy the elegant grandeur of the manor's interior and exterior
including beautiful English gardens, a rose-wrapped reflecting pool and a view
of the Potomac. Chairs, refreshments, the performance and a tranquil/relaxing
atmosphere are included in ticket price - $15/adult and FREE/children ages 10
& under. Payment, via cash, Visa or MasterCard, is accepted at the door. In
case of rain or extreme heat, concert will be held indoors. For more
information call 301-839-7782.
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Swim with the Prince George's PRIDE more
|  The Prince George's PRIDE swim team, for youth ages 6-17, is beginning a
year-round program for the first time! The PRIDE will be using the Robert
I. Bickford Natatorium at Prince George's Community College three days per week
between September 2010 and May 2011. The team plans to compete in meets
beginning in January 2011 and welcomes new members! Register through SMARTlink
or contact Coach Darius at PPR.Swim@gmail.com for more information!
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Ice skate more
|  Tucker Road Ice Rink's Learn to Skate program has joined hands with U.S.
Figure Skating (USFS), the national governing body of ice skating in the United
States. Serving the needs of both recreational and competitive skaters,
USFS is the leading learn to skate program in the U.S. The new curriculum is
designed to be fun, challenging, and rewarding, and will enable skaters of all
ages and abilities to learn the fundamentals of the sport, and begin a lifetime
commitment to health and wellness. Check out Tucker Road Ice Rink's great
schedule of classes at www.pgparks.com;
just click on the SMARTlink logo and browse!
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Plan
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 Grab a pen and mark you calendars. September will feature some
super-duper programs and events at M-NCPPC sites throughout the county. Here's
a sneak peak.... The 29th Festival Hispano will be held on September
19. Montpelier Mansion will host the local showing of Between Fences, a Smithsonian Institution traveling Exhibition, and
Barriers and Gateways:
The Immigrant Experience, a companion exhibit, from September
20-November 7. More than 20 great programs for seniors will take place during
Active Aging Week (9/20-9/24). National Public Lands Day will be celebrated on
September 25. Clearwater Nature Center's 6th Annual Nature Fair is scheduled for September 25. Family Health & Fitness Day will be held in College Park on September 25. More details
are available at www.pgparks.com and
these programs will be featured in upcoming editions of this e-newsletter.
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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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