DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
(Washington, DC) February is filled with amazing events and opportunities to celebrate history, competition and fun at the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)!
Summer camp registration opens February 10th at 12 noon! Priority registration for DC Residents begins on February 10th, and continues until camps open in June. Open registration for non-District residents starts March 10th. Camp registration will remain open until that session or camp location is full. Go to http://summercamps.dpr.dc.gov for more information.
The 28th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet will take place at Takoma Aquatic Facility (300 Van Buren Street, NW) from February 14 – 16. Teams from across the nation will compete. Volunteers are still needed for this years meet. For more information or to volunteer, visit http://bit.ly/BHISM.
The 8th Annual Blacks in Wax “Souls of the Movements” production will take place at the Eagle Center at McGogney (3400 Wheeler Road, SE - Ward 8) on Friday, February 28th and at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 9th. “Souls of the Movements” features the portrayal of more than 60 diverse, historical and contemporary icons. The Friday, February 28th public performance will start at 7 pm and is open to the public. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/BlacksInWax or call the SETLC at (202) 645-6242.
While browsing through the list of highlighted events below, please note that this is only a glimpse of the many activities and programs being held at DPR centers and facilities during the month of February. To find more information on DPR events and programs – visit the special events calendar on DPR’s home page (http://dpr.dc.gov), visit any DPR center, register for programs (http://bit.ly/DPRReg) or call DPR at (202) 673-7647.
Agency Wide
February 3
DPR Opens the Summer Hiring Application – HR Division
Central Office - 1250 U Street, NW
Please go to http://summer.dpr.dc.gov for more information and to fill out the online application; or call (202) 671-1819 or email [email protected]
Human Resources Division
February 10 - 20
DPR Summer Camp Registration Opens
Summer Camps Office
Time: Each day at 12 noon
Please go to http://dpr.dc.gov/service/summer-camp-registration for more information, or contact the Summer Camps office at (202) 671-0372 or email [email protected].
Community Service & Programs Division: Summer Camps
February 15 & 16
DPR Aquatic Facilities Closed
Due to DPR’s Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet, all aquatic facilities will be closed. The swim meet will be held at Takoma Aquatic Center. Takoma will not be available for public swim.
February 17
Presidents‘ Day
DPR centers, facilities and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.
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February 1 – August 30
Adult Sports 2014 Spring and Summer Programs
Various Locations
Time: Varies
Ages: 16 & Over
For more information, contact Luna Harrison at (202) 316-4249 or [email protected].
Athletic Programs Administration (APA): Adult Sports Division
February 1 – April 19
Sister to Sister (Ongoing Program)
Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th Street, NE - Ward 7)
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Ages: 25 and older
Sister to Sister is a women's group that meets twice a month for a round table discussion on various issues that affect our city, our communities and our lives.
For more information, contact Marcia Brown at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 3 – March 19 : Every Monday & Wednesday
Urban Gardening 201 (Ongoing Program)
Locations:
- Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 – 49th Street, NE)
- Raymond Recreation Center (3725 – 10th Street, NW)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages: All are Welcome / Registration is required
The Urban Gardening 201 courses will educate participants in the variety of challenges of urban gardening from growing food, designing gardens, creating soil fertility, staying organic, protecting the environment, cooking what you grow, becoming a food justice advocate and more. The courses will focus towards gardeners with at least a year of experience.
For more information, contact Josh Singer, DPR’s Community Garden Specialist, at [email protected].
Capital Projects : Community Gardens Division
February 5
Wilson High School Swim Meet
Wilson Aquatic Center (4551 Fort Drive, NW)
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
DPR will host a swim meet for Wilson High School. The pool will be configured in 25 yards and will remain open to the public.
For more information, contact Caryn Goddard at [email protected].
Aquatics Division
February 7 - December 26 : Every Friday
Zumba (Ongoing Program)
Park View Community Center (693 Otis Place, NW - Ward 1)
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
For more information, contact Craig Hughes at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 7
Benning Park Recreation Center Open House
Benning Park Community Center (Southern Avenue and Fable Street, SE (Ward 7)
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
Come and explore all of the amazing programs that are offered at Benning Park Recreation Center. Programs offered include adult strength & fitness programs, fitness room, basketball, t-ball, afterschool access, boxing and much more!!! Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Woody Ward at (202) 341-6765.
Community Recreation Division
February 8
Play DC Community Meeting for Guy Mason Playground
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert Street, NW - Ward 3)
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Ages: All are welcome
Please join DPR & DGS for the second community meeting regarding the Play DC Guy Mason playground.
For more information, email [email protected].
Capital Projects Division
February 8
Outdoor Explorer: Family Adventures
Fort Stanton Recreation Center (1812 Erie Street, SE – Ward 8)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Outdoor Explorer: Family Adventure is a series of outdoor recreation excursions, designed for families to enjoy the great outdoors together. Registration is required. Go to http://bit.ly/oefa2014. Excursions take place the second Saturday of each month.
For more information, call (202) 741-8716.
Community Service & Programs : Environmental Division
February 8
Sweet Tea Party
Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW - Ward 3)
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Ages: Young ladies, 4 - 9
We invite you to attend the 2nd annual Sweet Tea Party. Young ladies, wear your prettiest dress for an afternoon of tea, etiquette and arts & crafts.
For more information, contact Francesca Scott at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 10 - 20
DPR Summer Camp Registration Opens
Time: Every day at 12 noon
Registration will begin Monday, February 10 and will continue daily until February 20. Please note that each day will host a different set of sites open for registration. Once a site opens for registration, it remains open until that camp is full. Please go to http://dpr.dc.gov/service/summer-camp-registration for the complete day-by-day registration listing.
For more information, contact the Summer Camps office at (202) 671-0372 or email [email protected].
Community Service & Programs Division: Summer Camps
February 11 - 13
DPR Cooperative Play Program Open Houses
Time: 9:45 am – 11 am
Locations:
- Feb. 11: Kennedy, Mitchell Park & Rose Park Recreation Centers
- Feb. 12: Chevy Chase CC, Chevy Chase RC, Hearst & Columbia Heights CC
- Feb. 13: Guy Mason, Hardy & Volta Park Recreation Centers
Please go to http://dpr.dc.gov/service/cooperative-play-open-house-2014-2015 for more information or contact the Cooperative Play office at (202) 671-0421 or [email protected]
Community Service & Programs Division: Cooperative Play
February 12
Who's Who
RH Terrell Recreation Center (155 L Street, NW - Ward 6)
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: 6 - 15
Participants will prove their knowledge of Black Americans through trivia games.
For more information, contact Jamar Hutcheson at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 13
“Tiny Tots Need Recreation Too” Valentine's Day Party
Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th Street, NE - Ward 6)
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: Tiny Tots Program participants
For more information, contact Raphael Marshall at (202) 698-3075.
Community Recreation Division
February 13
Play DC Community Meeting for Trinidad Playground
Trinidad Recreation Center (1310 Childress Street, NE - Ward 5)
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Please join DPR & DGS for the first community meeting regarding the Play DC Trinidad playground.
For more information, email [email protected].
Capital Projects Division
February 14 - 16
28th Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet – “Take Your Mark”
Takoma Aquatic Center (300 Van Buren Street, NW)
Time: 7 am – 6 pm
Ages: Teams must register in advance.
For more information, go to http://bit.ly/BHISM or call (202) 671-1289.
DPR is in need of a few more volunteers to help at the meet. If interested, go to: http://bit.ly/BHISMVol.
Aquatics Division
February 14 & 15
Sweetheart Tennis Tournament
Southeast Tennis & Learning Center (701 Mississippi Avenue, SE - Ward 8)
Times:
- Friday, February 14 : 4 pm – 8 pm
- Saturday, February 15 : 9 am – 1 pm
For more information, contact Jeri Ingram at (202) 645-6242.
Athletic Programs Administration (APA):Tennis Division
February 14
DPR Fun Day
Locations:
- Park View Community Center (693 Otis Place, NW – Ward 1)
- Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW – Ward 3)
- Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road, NE – Ward 4)
- Trinidad Recreation Center (1310 Childress Street, NE – Ward 5)
- Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Avenue, NE – Ward 5)
- Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th Street, NE – Ward 6)
- Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th Street, NE – Ward 6)
- Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th Street, NE – Ward 7)
- Hillcrest Recreation Center (3100 Denver Street, SE – Ward 7)
- Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet Street, SW – Ward 8)
- Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE – Ward 8)
- Fort Stanton Recreation Center (1812 Erie Street, SE – Ward 8)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Fun Day is free but registration is required. Please go to http://dpr.dc.gov/page/dpr-fun-day for more information or call 202-671-0413.
Community Service & Programs Division
February 14
Love Yourself Day
Ridge Road Recreation Center (1401 7th Street, NW - Ward 7)
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: 6 – 16 : Participants of DPR’s Young Ladies on the Rise & Aspiring Young Men programs
For more information, contact Minyon Roberts at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 14
Valentine's Line Dance Social
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Avenue, NE – Ward 5)
Time: 6 pm - 8:45 pm
Ages: 21 and over
For more information, contact Paula Allen at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 14
Valentine’s Day Soiree
Rosedale Community Center (1701 Gales Street, NE - Ward 6)
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Ages: Supreme Teens Program participants
For more information, contact Lou Hall at (202) 997-4755 or [email protected]; or Marcus Coates at (202) 727-2591.
Community Recreation & Teens Division
February 19
Play DC Community Meeting for King Greenleaf Playground
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N Street, SW – Ward 6)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Please join DPR & DGS for the first community meeting regarding the Play DC Trinidad playground.
For more information, email [email protected].
Capital Projects Division
February 21
Banquet of the Stars
Emery Recreation Center (5801 Georgia Avenue, NW – Ward 4)
Time: 6 pm - 8:45 pm
Ages: Participants of Emery sports programs
A sports banquet will be held to recognize the youths for their outstanding athletic performances.
For more information, contact Zakyia Brown at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 22
2nd Annual Young Ladies on the Rise (YLOR) "Our Girls Rock" Awards Luncheon
Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th Street, NW - Ward 6)
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Ages: YLOR Participants only / 13 and up
Honoring and celebrating our youth is just one of the tenets of the YLOR program. We believe that our young ladies have the inherent ability to succeed in life and with proper guidance and support, they will reach their full potential. 56 YLOR recipients will be honored in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
For more information, contact Tiffany Johnson at (202) 285-4030.
Community Recreation Division
February 24
Black History Journey through Music
Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th Street, NW - Ward 6)
Time: 6:30 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
Participants of Pratt's Modeling/Acting will travel through time and display the impact music has had on black culture from the 1960's to today.
For more information, contact Rochelle Bradshaw at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 27
Looking Through the Looking Glass - Black History Program
Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th Street, NE - Ward 7)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
We will be taking a trip through the past to remind the audience of their heritage and the contributions that Blacks have contributed to society.
For more information, contact Marcia Brown at [email protected].
Community Recreation Division
February 28
8th Annual Blacks in Wax – “Souls of the Movements”
The Eagle Center at McGogney (3400 Wheeler Road, SE - Ward 8)
Times:
- Schools & Seniors only performance: 1 pm – 3 pm
- Public Performance: 7 pm – 9 pm
Ages: All are Welcome
The 8th Annual Blacks in Wax theme, Souls of the Movement, features the portrayal of more than 60 diverse, historical and contemporary icons. The Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) Children of the Gospel choir will perform with the SETLC tennis scholars.
For more information, go to http://bit.ly/BlacksInWax or call the SETLC at (202) 645-6242.
** Please note that due to renovations at the SETLC, the February 28th performances will be held at the Eagle Center. Also, there will be a 3rd performance at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (The Kennedy Center) on Sunday, March 9th from 5 pm to 7 pm.
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