From: Department of Parks and Recreation <dcdocs@dc.gov>
Date: Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Subject: DPR Offers a Thanksgiving Harvest of Activities
To: ward5coe@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
DPR Offers a Thanksgiving Harvest of Activities
DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@dc.gov
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Brian.Cobbs@dc.gov.
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.
The mission of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of DC residents and visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services, by organizing programs, activities and events. DPR currently operates 92 playgrounds, 68 recreation centers, almost 1,000 acres of park land, 40 aquatic features (pools and spray parks), 375 parks, more than 200 play courts (basketball and tennis), and more than 100 athletic fields.
For information on DPR events, programs and activities, be sure to follow DPR on
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