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Cultivating Shiitake Mushrooms -Raymond Recreation Center

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Growing your own shiitake mushrooms is a delicious way to make use of your shady spaces. Shiitakes also boost your immune system and are a key component of growing a well-balanced diet yourself. If you’re growing for market, shiitakes are a low maintenance specialty item that is well worth the effort. At this workshop, participants will learn how to plug logs and successfully grow their own shiitakes

Storm Water Management Strategies - Deanwood Recreation Center

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Learn about storm water management strategies with an emphasis on installation.

DPR's 6th Annual Doggie Day Swim at Upshur Pool, Francis Pool & Randall Pool

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Doggie Day Swim Locations:

Upshur Pool - 4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW
Space is limited to 75 dogs in the pool area at one time.

Francis Pool - 25th & N Street, NW
Space is limited to 150 dogs in the pool area at one time.

Randall Pool - South Capital & I Street, SW
Space is limited to 75 dogs in the pool are at one time.

Following the end of the summer pool season, this annual event will provide dogs with the opportunity to swim and play games in three of DC's pools.

Brentwood Back to School Giveaway - Brentwood Recreation Center

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Brentwood Recreation Center is hosting its Annual Back to schoolbook bag giveaway.

Chuck Brown Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting

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Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie; Department of General Services (DGS) Director Brian Hanlon; Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Acting Director Dr. Sharia Shanklin; Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) Executive Director Lionell Thomas; ANC 5C07 Commissioner Nolan Treadway; Chuck Brown's son Nekos Brown and family; Marshall Moya architect Michael Marshall; “Wind Me Up, Chuck!” artist Jackie Braitman and Chuck Brown's manager, band members, fans and friends will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Chuck Brown Memorial Park.

All Spray Parks Close for the Season

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DPR will implement the first phase of Outdoor Pool closures starting on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

Closing on Monday, September 1st: All Spray Parks. (For a list of all spray parks, please click on the press release link below.)

East Potomac Pool Closes for the Season

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DPR will implement the first phase of Outdoor Pool closures starting on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

Closing on Sunday, October 19th: East Potomac.

Banneker, Francis, Upshur, Rosedale & Oxon Run Pools Close for the Season

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DPR will implement the first phase of Outdoor Pool closures starting on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

Closing on Monday, September 1st: Banneker, Francis, Upshur, Rosedale and Oxon Run.