Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The District's Recreation Centers Enjoy a Season of Giving
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
(Washington, DC) - The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) invites everyone to come out and enjoy a host of Thanksgiving events, activities, programs and celebrations at various recreation and community centers throughout the District of Columbia.
Patrons can participate in Thanksgiving Day dinners, banquets, fall festival tournaments, roller skating, moonlight breakfasts, feed-the-homeless programs, holiday treats and more. Select community and recreation centers have chosen to celebrate this "season of giving" by serving as collection sites for coat drives or canned/non-perishable food drives.
Throughout the year, DPR offers an exciting variety of programs, classes, and special events. Listed below are a few of the many activities offered this month by DPR. For more information on these, or other events, visit any DPR center or DPR's Events Calendar.
Community Recreation Division
November 4 – 22
Thanksgiving Needy Family Basket Drive
Macomb Recreation Center (3409 Macomb St., NW)
Time: 3:30 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 7 – 12 yrs.
For more information, contact the Macomb Recreation Center at (202) 282-2199.
November 4 – 22
Food Drive
Hardy Recreation Center (4500 Q St., NW)
Time: 12:30 pm – 9 pm
Ages: All are welcome,
For more information, contact the Hardy Recreation Center at (202) 282-2190.
November 15
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
Upshur Recreation Center (4300 Arkansas Ave., NW)
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Ages: All are welcome
The Capital Area Food Bank and staff at the Upshur Recreation Center will host a pre-holiday meal.
For more information, contact Upshur Recreation Center at (202) 576-6842.
November 15 & 16
Fall Festival Tournament
DMV Tennis Youth, Southeast Tennis & Learning Center (701 Mississippi Ave., SE)
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact DMV Tennis Youth, Southeast Tennis & Learning Center at (202) 645-6242.
November 16
Give Thanks Award Banquet
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center (100 Stoddert Pl., SE)
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Benning Stoddert Recreation Center at (202) 698-1873.
November 18 – December 20
Coat Drive
Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Ave., NW)
Drop off: 10 am – 10 pm
For more information, contact Chevy Chase Community Center at (202) 282-2204.
November 18, 2013 – January 4, 2014
Coat Drive
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St., NW)
Time: 9 am – 9 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Guy Mason Recreation Center (202) 727-7736.
November 20
Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner
Hearst Recreation Center (3950 37th St., NW)
Time: 3:30 pm – 6 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Youth participants will celebrate Thanksgiving with a full-course meal.
For more information, contact Hearst Recreation Center at (202) 282-2207.
November 20
Moonlight Breakfast
Rosedale Community Center (1701 Gales St., NE)
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Ages: 5 – 16 yrs.
For more information, contact Rosedale Community Center at (202) 727-2591.
November 21
Holiday Treats
Lafayette Recreation Center (5900 33rd St., NW)
Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Youth will reflect on being thankful, while enjoying a variety of holiday treats.
For more information, contact Lafayette Recreation Center at (202) 282-2206.
November 21
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon
Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet St., SW)
Time: 12 pm – 2 pm
Ages: 55 yrs. & up
For more information, contact Bald Eagle Recreation Center at (202) 671-5125.
November 21
Annual Harvest Holiday Event
Hillcrest Recreation Center (3100 Denver St., SE)
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: Ages: 6 yrs. & up
Ward 7 is bringing its youth and its seniors together for an exciting evening of entertainment, food and great conversation at its annual holiday harvest event. Young people will also learn table manners, and dance floor etiquette.
For more information, contact Hillcrest Recreation Center at (202) 645-9200.
November 22
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th St., NE)
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Deanwood Recreation Center at (202) 671-3077.
November 22
Thanksgiving Karate Talent Showcase
Takoma Community Center (300 Van Buren St., NW)
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Come one. Come all to showcase your talent.
For more information, contact Takoma Community Center at (202) 576-7068.
November 22
Grateful & Thankful Feast
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N St., SW)
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Ages: 6 – 13 yrs.
The King Greenleaf Recreation Center will host a Grateful & Thankful Feast for children who are part of the center's programs such as Boys to Men, After School Access, and Young Ladies on the Rise. The feast is also for the children who are involved in football, basketball, and arts and crafts activities.
For more information, contact King Greenleaf Recreation Center at (202) 645-7454.
November 22
Thanksgiving Program
Fort Stevens Recreation Center (1327 Van Buren St., NW)
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. & up
The Fort Stevens Recreation Center will host a Thanksgiving program for the youth enrolled in its programs.
For more information, contact Fort Stevens Recreation Center at (202) 541-3754.
November 22
Pot Luck Dinner & Basket Giveaway
Benning Park Community Center (Southern Ave. & Fable St., SE)
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Benning Park Community Center at (202) 341-6765.
November 22
Thanksgiving Dinner
Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center (1299 Neal St., NE)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages 6 - 14 yrs.
Participants at the Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center will feast on a small pre-Thanksgiving dinner.
For more information, contact Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center (202) 442-9262.
November 22
Give Thanks Awards Banquet
Emery Recreation Center (5801 Georgia Ave., NW)
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
The youth and volunteers who participate in, and coach programs at the Emery Recreation Center are invited to a "Give Thanks Awards Banquet."
For more information, contact Emery Recreation Center at (202) 576-3211.
November 25
Thanksgiving Celebration
Congress Heights Recreation Center (611 Alabama Ave., SE)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: 6 – 12 yrs.
For more information, contact Congress Heights Recreation Center at (202) 645-3981.
November 25
Turkey Giveaway
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave., NE)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Turkey Thicket Recreation Center at (202) 576-9238.
November 26
Give and Take for Thanks
Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman St., NE)
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 5 – 13 yrs.
Participants will donate no less than two canned goods to participate in a family-style dinner, and gain an understanding of giving to the less fortunate. Canned goods will be donated to the local canned food drive.
For more information, contact Lamond Recreation Center at (202) 576-9541.
November 26
Thanksgiving Dinner Afternoon Access Celebration
Langdon Park Community Center (2901 20th St., NE)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: Enrolled Participants
For more information, contact Langdon Park Community Center (202) 576-6595.
November 26
Thanksgiving Dinner
Harrison Recreation Center (1330 V St., NW)
Time: 6:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Harrison Recreation Center at (202) 673-6865.
November 27
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
Petworth Recreation Center (801 Taylor St., NW)
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Ages: Enrolled Participants
Staff will prepare and serve a Thanksgiving dinner to participants enrolled in the Petworth Recreation Center's Supreme Teens program.
For more information, contact Petworth Recreation Center (202) 576-6850.
November 27
Thanksgiving Dinner
Watkins Recreation Center (420 12th St., SE)
Time: 6 pm to 8:30pm
Ages: All are welcome
The community and the children at the Watkins Recreation Center are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner. Each person is asked to donate canned goods to be given to a shelter. Those who donate will receive a special gift.
For more information, contact Brian Cobbs at [email protected].
November 27
Thanksgiving Dinner
Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center (1743 Lincoln Rd., NE)
Time: 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center at (202) 576-5642.
November 28
Annual Tween and Teen Club Feed the Homeless Program
Fort Davis Community Center (1400 41st St., SE)
Time: 7 am – 1 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Fort Davis Community Center at (202) 645-9212.
Teens Division
November 20
Roller Skating
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Ages: 13 – 17 yrs.
For more information, contact Lou Hall Jr. at (202) 671-0451.
Patrons can participate in Thanksgiving Day dinners, banquets, fall festival tournaments, roller skating, moonlight breakfasts, feed-the-homeless programs, holiday treats and more. Select community and recreation centers have chosen to celebrate this "season of giving" by serving as collection sites for coat drives or canned/non-perishable food drives.
Throughout the year, DPR offers an exciting variety of programs, classes, and special events. Listed below are a few of the many activities offered this month by DPR. For more information on these, or other events, visit any DPR center or DPR's Events Calendar.
Community Recreation Division
November 4 – 22
Thanksgiving Needy Family Basket Drive
Macomb Recreation Center (3409 Macomb St., NW)
Time: 3:30 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 7 – 12 yrs.
For more information, contact the Macomb Recreation Center at (202) 282-2199.
November 4 – 22
Food Drive
Hardy Recreation Center (4500 Q St., NW)
Time: 12:30 pm – 9 pm
Ages: All are welcome,
For more information, contact the Hardy Recreation Center at (202) 282-2190.
November 15
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
Upshur Recreation Center (4300 Arkansas Ave., NW)
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Ages: All are welcome
The Capital Area Food Bank and staff at the Upshur Recreation Center will host a pre-holiday meal.
For more information, contact Upshur Recreation Center at (202) 576-6842.
November 15 & 16
Fall Festival Tournament
DMV Tennis Youth, Southeast Tennis & Learning Center (701 Mississippi Ave., SE)
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact DMV Tennis Youth, Southeast Tennis & Learning Center at (202) 645-6242.
November 16
Give Thanks Award Banquet
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center (100 Stoddert Pl., SE)
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Benning Stoddert Recreation Center at (202) 698-1873.
November 18 – December 20
Coat Drive
Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Ave., NW)
Drop off: 10 am – 10 pm
For more information, contact Chevy Chase Community Center at (202) 282-2204.
November 18, 2013 – January 4, 2014
Coat Drive
Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St., NW)
Time: 9 am – 9 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Guy Mason Recreation Center (202) 727-7736.
November 20
Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner
Hearst Recreation Center (3950 37th St., NW)
Time: 3:30 pm – 6 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Youth participants will celebrate Thanksgiving with a full-course meal.
For more information, contact Hearst Recreation Center at (202) 282-2207.
November 20
Moonlight Breakfast
Rosedale Community Center (1701 Gales St., NE)
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Ages: 5 – 16 yrs.
For more information, contact Rosedale Community Center at (202) 727-2591.
November 21
Holiday Treats
Lafayette Recreation Center (5900 33rd St., NW)
Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Youth will reflect on being thankful, while enjoying a variety of holiday treats.
For more information, contact Lafayette Recreation Center at (202) 282-2206.
November 21
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon
Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet St., SW)
Time: 12 pm – 2 pm
Ages: 55 yrs. & up
For more information, contact Bald Eagle Recreation Center at (202) 671-5125.
November 21
Annual Harvest Holiday Event
Hillcrest Recreation Center (3100 Denver St., SE)
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: Ages: 6 yrs. & up
Ward 7 is bringing its youth and its seniors together for an exciting evening of entertainment, food and great conversation at its annual holiday harvest event. Young people will also learn table manners, and dance floor etiquette.
For more information, contact Hillcrest Recreation Center at (202) 645-9200.
November 22
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Deanwood Recreation Center (1350 49th St., NE)
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Deanwood Recreation Center at (202) 671-3077.
November 22
Thanksgiving Karate Talent Showcase
Takoma Community Center (300 Van Buren St., NW)
Time: 5:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
Come one. Come all to showcase your talent.
For more information, contact Takoma Community Center at (202) 576-7068.
November 22
Grateful & Thankful Feast
King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N St., SW)
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Ages: 6 – 13 yrs.
The King Greenleaf Recreation Center will host a Grateful & Thankful Feast for children who are part of the center's programs such as Boys to Men, After School Access, and Young Ladies on the Rise. The feast is also for the children who are involved in football, basketball, and arts and crafts activities.
For more information, contact King Greenleaf Recreation Center at (202) 645-7454.
November 22
Thanksgiving Program
Fort Stevens Recreation Center (1327 Van Buren St., NW)
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Ages: 6 yrs. & up
The Fort Stevens Recreation Center will host a Thanksgiving program for the youth enrolled in its programs.
For more information, contact Fort Stevens Recreation Center at (202) 541-3754.
November 22
Pot Luck Dinner & Basket Giveaway
Benning Park Community Center (Southern Ave. & Fable St., SE)
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Benning Park Community Center at (202) 341-6765.
November 22
Thanksgiving Dinner
Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center (1299 Neal St., NE)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages 6 - 14 yrs.
Participants at the Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center will feast on a small pre-Thanksgiving dinner.
For more information, contact Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center (202) 442-9262.
November 22
Give Thanks Awards Banquet
Emery Recreation Center (5801 Georgia Ave., NW)
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
The youth and volunteers who participate in, and coach programs at the Emery Recreation Center are invited to a "Give Thanks Awards Banquet."
For more information, contact Emery Recreation Center at (202) 576-3211.
November 25
Thanksgiving Celebration
Congress Heights Recreation Center (611 Alabama Ave., SE)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: 6 – 12 yrs.
For more information, contact Congress Heights Recreation Center at (202) 645-3981.
November 25
Turkey Giveaway
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave., NE)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Turkey Thicket Recreation Center at (202) 576-9238.
November 26
Give and Take for Thanks
Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman St., NE)
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Ages: 5 – 13 yrs.
Participants will donate no less than two canned goods to participate in a family-style dinner, and gain an understanding of giving to the less fortunate. Canned goods will be donated to the local canned food drive.
For more information, contact Lamond Recreation Center at (202) 576-9541.
November 26
Thanksgiving Dinner Afternoon Access Celebration
Langdon Park Community Center (2901 20th St., NE)
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Ages: Enrolled Participants
For more information, contact Langdon Park Community Center (202) 576-6595.
November 26
Thanksgiving Dinner
Harrison Recreation Center (1330 V St., NW)
Time: 6:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Harrison Recreation Center at (202) 673-6865.
November 27
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
Petworth Recreation Center (801 Taylor St., NW)
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Ages: Enrolled Participants
Staff will prepare and serve a Thanksgiving dinner to participants enrolled in the Petworth Recreation Center's Supreme Teens program.
For more information, contact Petworth Recreation Center (202) 576-6850.
November 27
Thanksgiving Dinner
Watkins Recreation Center (420 12th St., SE)
Time: 6 pm to 8:30pm
Ages: All are welcome
The community and the children at the Watkins Recreation Center are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner. Each person is asked to donate canned goods to be given to a shelter. Those who donate will receive a special gift.
For more information, contact Brian Cobbs at [email protected].
November 27
Thanksgiving Dinner
Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center (1743 Lincoln Rd., NE)
Time: 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center at (202) 576-5642.
November 28
Annual Tween and Teen Club Feed the Homeless Program
Fort Davis Community Center (1400 41st St., SE)
Time: 7 am – 1 pm
Ages: All are welcome
For more information, contact Fort Davis Community Center at (202) 645-9212.
Teens Division
November 20
Roller Skating
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Ages: 13 – 17 yrs.
For more information, contact Lou Hall Jr. at (202) 671-0451.
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