Just Jewels Mother's Day Brunch - King Greenleaf Recreation Center
The King Greenleaf Recreation Center staff will host a Just Jewels Mother's Day Brunch for the Young Ladies on the Rise participants.
DPR Celebrates Earth Day-Week-Month
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DPR Media Contact:
Brian Armstead, (202) 746-2092, [email protected]
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation celebrates Earth Day, Week and Month with a series of Green Community Programs to be held from April 18 to April 26 across the District of Columbia.
Following is the schedule of events:
DPR Receives Healthy Meals Program Grant
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DPR Media Contacts:
Brian Armstead, (202) 746-2092, [email protected]
Rachel Newman, (202) 340-2910, [email protected]
Lights of Freedom Ceremony
On Thursday, April 16, DC Emancipation Day, DC residents will join with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, the National Park Service and Washington Parks & People to light 2,000 candle luminaries in honor of thousands of African Americans who were buried in what is now Adams Morgan after they gained their freedom during the U.S. Civil War. Each illuminated candle will be a tribute to the people who were buried in the cemetery.
Lights of Freedom Ceremony
Date Released:
DPR Media Contact: Brian Armstead, (202) 746-2092, [email protected]
FitDC Kickoff: A Day of Fun, Health and Wellness
4 blocks from the Takoma Red Line Metro Station
Join Mayor Bowser for the FitDC Kickoff. Come enjoy a day of fun, health and wellness with:
- Free healthy food demonstrations and samples
- Fitness demonstrations including Zumba, line dancing, bootcamp and more
- Healthy living resources and information
- Neighborhood Walk
- Contests, prizes and giveaways
Special opportunity to interact with DC officials, including
"Friday Night Under The Lights" Teen Flag Football Tournament - Trinidad Recreation Center
DPR's Teen Programs are invited to come out and participate in a flag football tournament under the bright lights.
DPR Holiday Closure
All DPR recreation centers, aquatic facilities and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, April 16, in observance of DC Emancipation Day.
Also, DPR's Spring Break Camp will not be in session on April 16.
Barry Farm Programming Meeting - Campbell AME Church
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) invites the Barry Farm community to participate in the follow-up discussion regarding future programs for the new Barry Farm Recreation Center scheduled to open in Spring 2015.
DPR Multicultural Employment & Summer Camp Fair - Frank D. Reeves Center
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host the Multicultural Motion “Look at DPR” Fair. This Fair, located in the atrium of the Frank D. Reeves Center (14th and U Streets, NW), will highlight the following: