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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi folks! I hope you are all enjoying a bright and shiny
start to 2009! I wanted to let you know about a great program we've got going
on at the end of the month! Usually, our Hands-On History Days are geared
towards 8-12 year olds, but every so often, we run one for the littler 5-7 year
olds. Some of your children participated in our first HoH Days for younger kids
over the summer during the Fairytale Days camp. On Friday, January 30 (kids are
off from school for a teacher grading day) from 2-4 pm, Riversdale presents its
very first Teddy Bear Tea! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Participants and their teddy bear of choice are invited to
learn about the history of the teddy bear through stories, play bear-themed
games, create a fun craft to take home, and end the afternoon with a tea party!
Children can even get themselves dolled up if they like! Just a note that this
is not a "girly" tea - it's open to all children and the first to sign
up for this program was a gentleman! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>On Presidents' Day, Monday, February 16, from 10am-3pm,
Riversdale's Hands-On History: The Confectioner's Apprentice will be a sweet
treat for any of your 8-12 year olds who are off for the school holiday! Participants
step back in time as they become apprentices to the confectioner, who made
candies and sweets 200 years ago. They'll try their hand at making several
sweetmeats, including candied orange peel, sugar sculptures, ice cream, lemon
drops, and more! Kids will definitely enjoy this program - and you might even
be able to enjoy some of the goodies they take home!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Both Hands-on History programs are $15 for residents of <st1:City
w:st="on">Prince George</st1:City>'s and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Montgomery</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Counties</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
and $18 for non-residents. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Registration for these programs always fills up FAST! Call
301.864.0420 or email me at samantha.ferris@pgparks.com to make your
reservations today!! Use that contact for any questions, too!!! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Teddy Bear Tea flyers were sent to Riverdale ES and all
other local elementary schools. Confectioner's Apprentice flyers are on their
way. I would greatly appreciate it if one or two of you would respond to this
message and let me know if the flyers were sent home. The programs at
Riversdale are created for the public - they're for YOU! I just want to make
sure you're getting the info! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hopefully I'll be seeing you and your children soon!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cheers!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Samantha<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=olive face=book><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:book;color:olive'>Samantha Ferris</span></font><font
face=book><span style='font-family:book'> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>Education & Administrative
Assistant</span></font> </span></font><br>
<font size=2 color=olive face=book><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
book;color:olive'>Riversdale House Museum</span></font><font size=2 face=book><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:book'> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Park, MD 20737</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>Department of Parks and Recreation</span></font>
<br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>The Maryland-National Capital Park
& Planning Commission</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>samantha.ferris@pgparks.com / www.pgparks.com</span></font>
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<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>301.864.0420 / fax 301.927.3498</span></font></span></font><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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