Winter sports, activities and more are happening this month at DPR
DPR Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
Washington, DC - This January, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is filled with opportunities for fun! Review the list of highlighted events below, and remember this is only a glimpse of the many activities and programs you can find at DPR throughout January. More information about DPR events and programs can be found everyday by visiting a DC Department of Parks and Recreation center, by contacting DPR at (202) 673-7647 or on DPR's website: DPR.DC.GOV.
Throughout the year the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers an exciting variety of programs, classes, and special events. Listed below are just some of the many activities offered this month by DPR. For more information on these or other events, visit any DPR center.
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
January 8 – March 25, 2012
DPR Adult Winter Futsal
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Time: 2pm – 7pm
Ages: 18 and up
Adult Men futsal teams are going to compete in a league for the winter period. Team registration fee is $500. and registration can be done online. Registration begins December 16 through January 5. For more information, call Sean Clarke, Soccer Coordinator at (202) 279-0599.
January 13 – March 21, 2012
DPR Youth Futsal League
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Ages: 15 – 18
Teams will compete in a league while learning the fundamentals of the game. A team can carry ten to fifteen players .Registration fee per team is $100 and online payment is available. For more information, call Sean Clarke, Soccer Coordinator at (202) 279-0599.
SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
Friday, January 7, 2011
Step Afrika
Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver Street, SE
Time: 11am – 12pm
Ages: 55 and up
Let's bring in the New Year with "Step Afrika." This performance is free.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Sue Wynn at (202) 645-9200.
SOUTHEAST TENNIS AND LEARNING CENTER
January 12, 2012
Dream One City Hire Event
SE Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Time: 11am – 2pm
Ages: 18 and up
This is a citywide hiring fair for job seekers. For more information, call Jeri Ingram at (202) 645-6221.
January 12, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
Location: Between Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue and Malcolm X Avenue, SE
Time: 11am – 2pm
All Ages
A parade will be held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information, call Jeri Ingram at (202) 645-6242.
January 13 – 15, 2012
I have a Dream Tennis Tournament
SE Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Time: All Day
Ages: 18 and under
Junior players will compete in our in-house tennis tournament. For more information, call Jeri Ingram at (202) 645-6242.
RECREATION SERVICES
January 9, 2012
King Revisited
Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th Street, NE
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 13
Boys to Men group will pay a tribute to the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and discuss the impact on their lives and how to keep the dream alive! For more information, call Raphael Marshall, Site Manager at (202) 698-3075.
January 12, 2012
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Langdon Park Recreation Center, 2901 20th Street, NE
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 13
Participants will engage in activities based on the Life of Dr. Martin King Jr. For more information, call George Love at (202) 576-6595.
January 12, 2012
MLK Day Celebration
Marie H. Reed Recreation Center, 2200- Champlain Street, NW
Time: 6pm – 8pm
All Ages
Center will host a coloring and drawing contest in observance of Martin Luther King Jr., Day. Prize will be given out for the best drawing and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Julia Joel at (202) 673-7768.
January 13, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr., Day Celebration
Kalorama Recreation Center, 1875 Columbia Road, NW
Time: 5pm – 7pm
All Ages
Participants will add their dreams to the "Share Your Dream" board starting 01/09/2012. We will have a pictorial display and movie on Dr. King's life on 01/13/12.Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call John Borges, Site Manager at (202) 673-7606.
January 13, 2012
Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Volta Park Recreation Center, 3400 Volta Place NW
Time: 3:30pm – 5pm
Ages: 4 – 12
Participants will create coloring book pages depicting a multi-color collage of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and arts and crafts tools will be used to make artifacts. For more information, call Shirley Debrow at (202) 645-5668.
January 14, 2012
La Wonderful’s Day
Kalorama Recreation Center, 1875 Columbia Road, NW
Time: 1pm – 3pm
All Ages
LaWan Exum CBS's "Big Brother's 2011” contestant, former Howard University, student and Department of Parks and Recreation employee will give-away t-shirts and hat and gloves for charity. Signed pictures will also be passed out to participants. For more information, call John Borges, Site Manager at (202) 673-7606.
January 28, 2012
Clothing Drive
Rosedale Recreation Center at Gibbs Elementary, 500 19th Street, NE
Time: 10am – 2pm
All Ages
Rosedale Recreation Center staff along with Fly Girlz DMV will host a clothing drive for men, women, and children to support the family emergency shelters during the winter season. For more information, call Brian Williams, Site Manager at (202) 258-6149.
For a complete list of locations and hours of DPR's recreation centers visit the DPR's website, DPR.DC.GOV, or follow us on Twitter, @DCDPR. For more information, contact DPR Customer Service at (202) 673-7647.