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DPR Announces Independence Day Weekend and Furlough Day Schedule

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 11:23am

 

This announcement comes to us from DC Department of Parks and Recreation:

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has announced the following schedule in observance of the Independence Day holiday weekend and furlough day on Monday, July 4, 2011.

Recreation and Community Centers
All DPR recreation centers will be closed on Monday, July 4.
DPR summer camps will not be in session on Monday, July 4.

Pools and Spray Parks
All DPR outdoor and indoor swimming pools will follow their normal schedule on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3, 2011.

On Monday, July 4th, all indoor aquatic facilities will be closed. 7 outdoor pools will be open 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, (list below).

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Play DC Bocce This Summer

Submitted by Gautam Chowdhry, Community Blogger
Monday, June 27th, 2011, 8:48am
Play DC Bocce This Summer

Registration is now open for the summer season of DC Bocce!  Bocce is a great recreational sport, that can be easily enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and skill sets equally.   And the fun doesnt stop on the field, the league has sponsored happy hours at a nearby bar, with food and drink specials, after each match.

DC Bocce is a fun outdoor summer activity. It really is the perfect mix of competition, networking, mingling and partying.

There are locations in Adams Morgan, Ballston, Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights & Dupont Circle.  Games are once a week and run from mid July to early September

Check out the website for more details: www.DCBocce.com

Check out wikipedia for more information about bocce.

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Hit the Trail

Submitted by Little Prints Photography, Nancy de Pastino, Little Prints Photography
Friday, June 24th, 2011, 12:50pm
Hit the Trail

What would you expect a four-and-three-quarter-year-old to say at the end of a four-and-a-half-mile hike that she just finished using her own two feet? “What a wonderful day,” Sofi announced when we walked past the old Tavern (that I was wishing was still a tavern) at Great Falls National Park.

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Combine Boating and Baseball this Summer!

Submitted by DC Sail, Community Sailing Org.
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 2:49pm
Combine Boating and Baseball this Summer!

What better summer activities are there than Boating & Baseball?

DC Sail has combined the two for a perfect summer outing perfect for all ages! You can purchase tickets today for a one-of-a-kind sailing, sporting adventure. Your afternoon will begin with a sail aboard DC's only schooner, the American Spirit, docked at the Gangplank Marina on the Southwest Waterfront. Pack a picnic and bring some beer or wine to enjoy while sailing past our nation's monuments and memorials down to Old Town Alexandria. Return to the dock right in time for the game. Grab your mitt because DC Sail will provide you with tickets for a great night of baseball just a short walk away at the Nat's stadium!

Cruises depart from the Gangplank Marina promtly at 3:00 pm, so be sure to arrive a bit early. Nat's games start at  7:05 pm. Ticket price includes Schooner Sail and admission to the game.

Tickets are available for:

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Pulling a Rabbit Out of the Hat

Submitted by Ryan Jovan Thomas, Community Blogger
Monday, May 30th, 2011, 1:34pm
Pulling a Rabbit Out of the Hat

Dedicated Wizards fans soon hope to find out if General Manager, Ernie Grunfeld, can find the big ticket in this years’ NBA Lottery. After receiving the sixth overall pick in the 2011-2012 NBA Draft, the Wizards will be looking to add depth to their perimeter and low post game. Circulating reports from draft experts have the Washington Wizards selecting Enes Kanter, a 6’11” Power Forward, out of The University of Kentucky. Kanter, who has a knack for dominating the boards, coupled with an extremely high basketball IQ, was permanently ineligible this season for receiving more than $33,000 in benefits, while playing for his Turkish club team, Fenerbahce.

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Volleyball Clinic for Dream For Kids in Washington, D.C. This Weekend

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 9th, 2011, 2:22pm

 

This story comes to us from Rachelle Brehm:

(Washington, D.C. May 9, 2011) Albert "AL-B" Hannemann, 18 year volleyball veteran and Professional Beach Champion has created The National Volleyball League (NVL), a domestic professional beach volleyball tournament series which will take place at 6 events across the United States this year.  The first stop on this journey will be in the nation's capital with charity events, volleyball clinics and an inaugural soiree to kick off its opening season.

 

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D.C. Fitness Challenge To Tackle City's Obesity Epidemic

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011, 11:29am

This story comes to us from Sarah Massey:

Washington, D.C. — Aimed at battling DC's alarming obesity rate, one of the highest in the country, on Saturday May 14, 2011 Project Fitness Community and WIAS (Wellness In American Schools) will host the second annual DC Fitness Challenge. The event will take place at McKinley Technology High School, located at 151 T Street, Northeast, D.C., from 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

The DC Fitness Challenge is a community-focused health and fitness competition designed to help combat the city's overweight and obesity crisis through encouraging local communities to get active and fit. The Challenge began last year as a way to motivate fitness enthusiasts to reach back into their communities and inspire young people to get involved in health and fitness activities. Through friendly competition, participants motivate future generations to start their fitness journey.

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