[RP TownTalk] Doggie Dive In and Zamboni Lessons

Tue Sep 29 02:06:20 UTC 2009

I don't like forwarding this type of thing, but I thought some of you  
may be interested in the Doggie Dive-in at Ellen Linson Pool or the  
Zamboni lessons at the local ice skating rink and some of you may  
want to subscribe.

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> Week of September 28, 2009
> Fun in Your Community This Week!
> IN THIS ISSUE
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> Commissioning Community
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> Doggie Dive-In
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> For literature lovers
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> Kinderfest
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> 2009 Building Block Program
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> Xtreme Teens Open Houses
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> Learn to animate
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> Learn to drive a Zamboni
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> QUICK LINKS
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> Register for classes and activities
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> Youth and Teens
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> Info for Seniors
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> Calendar of Events
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> Boys & Girls Clubs and facilities
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> Greetings!
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> Greetings!
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> The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has lots  
> to enjoy here in Prince George's County this week. Bring your pup  
> to Linson Pool for a relaxing swim and socialization with other  
> canines. Come to a BookFest and celebrate literature. Bring the  
> family to Watkins Regional Park for the fabulous, fall Kinderfest.  
> Sign up for a youth Building Block Program, an animation class, or  
> for an experience to drive a Zamboni on an ice rink. Explore the  
> park system and enjoy the social, healthy, fun recreation programs  
> and activities.
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> The Department of Parks and Recreation Marketing Team
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> Commissioning Community: Join the Conversation
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> How can the arts play a role in the future of Prince George's  
> County, now and into the 21st century? Share your thoughts and  
> ideas at a unique, FREE workshop, Creative Dialogue: Commissioning  
> Community, Envision Prince George's County 2010 and Beyond! Please  
> join Samuel J. Parker, Jr., Chairman of the Prince George's County  
> Planning Board and the M-NCPPC, and representatives from The  
> Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Prince  
> George's Arts Council, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center,  
> and many others from the county's arts community for this  
> participatory workshop led by AmericaSpeaks. Everyone is invited  
> participate in the discussion on Monday, October 5 at 7 pm in the  
> Laboratory Theatre at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, located  
> on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park. Please  
> RSVP to Debby Weible at dweible at umd.edu by Wednesday, September 30.  
> Capacity is limited.
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> Wow...  or should we say bow-wow
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> Ellen Linson Swimming Pool is hosting a Doggie Dive-In for you and  
> your pooch on Saturday, October 3 from 10 am-2 pm. Bring the  
> family, including Lucky, Lady, Daisy, Sparky or dogs by any other  
> names. They'll enjoy this terrifically fun canine splash! Dogs must  
> be friendly, social, and curbed before entering the pool, and proof  
> of up-to-date vaccination must be shown at entry. Admission fee is  
> $4/dog. Please note that a maximum of 2 dogs will be admitted per  
> person. For more information, call staff at 301-277-3717.
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> An event for literature lovers of all ages
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> The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation is  
> proud to be a partner sponsoring the 5th Annual Capital BookFest.  
> Come out and judge a book by its cover, by its contents, and more!  
> Everyone's invited to the Capital BookFest at the Boulevard at the  
> Capital Centre on Saturday, October 3, from 10 am- 7 pm. Admission  
> is FREE and you can enjoy your favorite authors, readings,  
> workshops, poetry performances, children's storytelling and  
> vendors. FREE books will be given to the first 1,000 attendees.  
> Please log on to www.capitalbookfest.org for a schedule of events,  
> or call 301-446-3232 for more information.
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> Kinderfest - A fun, family festival
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> The first Sunday in October means it's time for Kinderfest. Bring  
> the family toWatkins Regional Park on Sunday, October 4 from 12  
> noon- 5 pm for a day of unforgettable fun. Join us for train rides,  
> roving entertainment, Kindercrows, onstage entertainment, exhibits,  
> midway games, KidFit activities, pony rides, tennis demonstrations,  
> carousel rides, a pumpkin patch, live animals, nature activities,  
> an NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick competition and more. Admission is FREE;  
> fees charged for some activities and for food concessions. For more  
> information, call staff at 301-218-6700 or click here to visit the  
> official Kinderfest website.
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> Step up and become a great volunteer and/or employee
>
> The Fall 2009 Building Block Program provides training for youth  
> ages 13-17 as they venture into the world of volunteering and  
> employment. Four separate block training sessions are being offered  
> at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex on Wednesday  
> evenings, from 7-9 pm throughout October, November and December.  
> Sessions address the importance of community involvement, the  
> development of personal skills, building relationships, and  
> developing a proper work ethic to prepare for the workplace. You  
> may register for one block only, or for all four. For detailed  
> information about the Building Block Training, call 301-446-3321.  
> To register, log on to www.pgparks.com, click on Volunteer  
> Opportunities (under Things to Do), click on individual volunteer,  
> and look for Youth Block Trainings under the Youth Development  
> category.
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> X marks the spots for exciting open houses
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> Dream extreme, expect extreme and be extreme. M-NCPPC's Xtreme  
> Teens Program offers safe, entertaining, educational, leisure  
> opportunities, services and experiences for teens ages 13-17. On  
> Friday, October 9, Xtreme Teens Open Houses will be held at M-NCPPC  
> community centers and other recreation venues throughout Prince  
> George's County. Stop by a location near you to learn about the hot  
> recreation opportunities that teens 13-17, and pre-teens 10-12 can  
> enjoy. These open houses are FREE for youth ages 10-17 and their  
> families. Click here to learn more, or call 301-699-2255.
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> A class to get animated about
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> Teens ages 13-17, come out and tap into your creativity. Sign up  
> now for the new animation class being offered at North Brentwood  
> Community Center. Learn the processes involved with silent  
> animation, including concept development, story board planning, and  
> set and character building, Explore stop animation and digital  
> tools using techniques that can be replicated outside the studio.   
> Classes will be held Tuesdays, from 7-9 pm, beginning October 13  
> and ending November 17. Log on to www.pgparks.com and sign up for  
> SMARTlink course #152249. Fees are $50/resident and $60/non- 
> resident. For more information call staff at 301-864-0756.
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> A unique opportunity on ice
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> It took Frank Zamboni years to invent, perfect and patent his  
> famous, self-propelled ice resurfacing machine. You can learn to  
> drive a Zamboni in only two evenings! Herbert Wells Ice Rink is  
> offering a 2-part class titled Learn to Drive the Zamboni on Monday  
> and Tuesday, October 19 & 20, from 7-10 pm each night. Learn about  
> ice making operations, procedures for changing blades, watering  
> procedures, ice cutting procedures and more. Registrants must have  
> a valid driver's license. Fees for the course (SMARTlink #153085)  
> are $100/resident and $120/non-resident. Registration is required  
> by Saturday, October 10. Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime  
> opportunity at www.pgparks.com, or call 301-277-3717 for more  
> information.
>
> There's always something good going on in Prince George's County.  
> Browse www.pgparks.com to find out what's happening and where. Sign  
> up for classes and activities using the SMARTlink system. Or check  
> out information on parks and trails, community centers, nature  
> centers, sports and arts facilities, and more.
>
> Questions?  Contact our Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-CALL 
> (2255) or e-mail help4smartlink at pgparks.com.
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> Have a great week!
> The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
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