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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Happy New Year!

 
Zastro Simms Youth Basketball Clinics (ZSYBL) starts this Saturday! Contact Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov for more information and to sign up!
 
Please Note:  Ballocity™ is currently closed. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Kids Day In (PreK-5th grade) – Monday, January 31st! Sign your child up for this day long program while schools are closed!
 
GreenScape 2022 Meetings – first one Wednesday, February 9th! Details are listed in the Parks section below.
 
Sweetheart Dance – Friday, February 11th! Register now, information in the Recreation section below.

Recreation (Programs and Events)

toddler classes tumbling PMRC
Toddler Tumbling Classes offered NEW this month! Led by Leandra Parkinson!
The Winter 2022 Program Guide is online! Printed copies are available at PMRC, Stanton, City Hall and the Annapolis libraries.
           
Parent & Tot Gymnastics Age 12-36 months with parents
Parents will accompany and assist their young children through activities focusing on basic motor skills such as crawling, walking, jumping, grip strength and balance. Parent participation is required during every class. This class is offered as a full 8-week class or as a drop-in! Pay for the full 8 weeks or the daily drop-in rate (a waiver is required.) Instructor: Leandra Parkinson, held in the PMRC Aux Gym.
8-week Class Rate:       R $140 / NR $165
Drop-In Rate:                R $10 / NR $12
Tue & Thu, 10:15-11 am
Started Jan 11 but you can still register!
Register with #2108
 
Tiny Tumblers Age 3-4
Tiny Tumblers is a great introduction class to gymnastics and tumbling for young children. This class helps children develop fine and gross motor skills, body awareness and a positive and fun movement experience. Instructor: Leandra Parkinson, 8 weeks, held in the PMRC Aux Gym.
R $140 / NR $165
Tue & Thu, 11:15 am - noon
Started Jan 11 but you can still register!
Register with #2109
 
Rhythm & Hip-Hop Age 5-12
Jazz & hip-hop moves will keep you on your toes! Students will learn to dance in a group setting and develop different combinations. This class will be a great learning environment to acquire rhythm and beat. You will be able to take the dance moves and develop your own personal style! 8 weeks, held in PMRC Studio A.
R $119 / NR $140
Started Jan 11, Tue 3:30-4:30 pm (Age 5-8) Register with #2110 – space still available!
Started Jan 12, Wed 4:45-5:45 pm (Age 9-12) Register with #2111 – space still available!
 
Kids Day In (PreK-5th grade) – Monday, January 31!
School is out and it is time to play! Come join us when school is closed for a fun-filled day of supervised activities. Games, crafts, sports and more! Led by our licensed childcare staff. Must be pre-registered to attend. Bring a bag lunch and drink. For ages 4-12 (Pre-K through fifth grade.) Held in the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center Aux Gym.
8 am to 6 pm
R $50 / NR $60
Mon Jan 31       #2118
Mon Feb 21       #2119
 
Sweetheart Dance – Friday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 pm
You are cordially invited to the 2022 Sweetheart Dance! This family-friendly Valentine’s Day celebration is open to all parents/caregivers and their children. Come out for an evening of dancing and delicious treats. A special keepsake photograph will be given to each family included in the registration price. Advanced registration required. Each additional child is $15. Dress attire is semi-formal.
City of Annapolis Resident $30 per pair / Non-Resident $35 per pair / $15 each additional child
Held at PMRC in the Meeting Rooms
Register with #2121
 
Fencing Age 7-13 – register for March classes now!
Come learn the art of Fencing, a growing program in the area! Learn the basics of fencing including rules, fundamentals, and footwork – which can help improve skill for other sports. Equipment is provided except for gloves. Gloves are required and can be purchased from instructor Larbi Soufianne during the first class. 8 weeks, held in PMRC Aux Gym. Classes start March 17.
R $119 / NR $140
Thu 5-6 pm, Learn to Fence, Register with #2115
Thu 6-7 pm, Intermediate, Register with #2116
Thu 7-8 pm, Advanced Epee, Register with #2117
 
Scholarship Program  for all City Residents (youth and adults)
The Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) maintains a Scholarship Fund for youth and adults who are City of Annapolis residents who do not have the financial means to participate in fee-based ARPD recreational programs, memberships and pool passes as long as applicable and approved. (Scholarship funds cannot be used for facility rentals, before/after school child care and “co-sponsored” programs.) Scholarships are awarded by means of account credit, and may or may not cover the entire cost of the program(s). Details about the ARPD Scholarship Program and how to apply can be found online.
 
The REACH youth program continues with performances in 2022! Auditions for the musical ANNIE in Annapolis are held this month – seeking actors, dancers, singers, stage crew and more! Email Ron-Shaye Clark for details at rdclark@annapolis.gov. More information about REACH can be found on page 8 of the Winter 2022 Program Guide.
 
Child Care registration is ongoing as space allows – Childcare for the current academic year is held before and after school at Annapolis, Germantown, Hillsmere, Mills-Parole and West Annapolis elementary schools.
AM Care is $117 per month and PM Care is $222 per month.
All registration must be done in person at PMRC (sorry, online registration is not available for childcare.) There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee. For more information, please contact Barry Booth.

"Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC)

PMRC fitness equipment strength man mask

Join PMRC this year! Annual, 30-day and 90-day passes available!

PLEASE NOTE:  The indoor track is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5 pm. This through Wednesday, January 26, 2022. If you have any questions, please email lmsimmons@annapolis.gov. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Fitness Classes – Please review the schedule for these changes. Masks must be worn while working out AND during fitness classes.
  • To Note:  the Thursday Barre class now starts at 9:15 am and is held for 50 minutes.
Ballocity™ and *Kidz Zone – Please go to the Ballocity™ indoor playspace page and the Kidz Zone Babysitting page for specific days and hours that the two areas are open each week. Pricing differs for the two programs.*Kidz Zone is a childcare service only for those using PMRC.
  • To Note:  Ballocity™ is currently closed. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Membership questions or concerns can be addressed to Melissa Brown at mnbrown@annapolis.gov.
 
PMRC is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Please note that you must:
  • wear a mask (face covering) at all times -- required to be worn by all patrons (members and guests) and employees inside of ARPD facilities (this is a City-wide mandate while being indoors of City buildings.)
  • bring your own exercise mat (fitness classes, cardio room, weight room, track)
  • bring your own water bottle (use the refillable water station by the restrooms upstairs)
We value feedback on “how we’re doing” so if you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with management or you may always send them to recpark@annapolis.gov.

Stanton Community Center

ZSYBL Clinics prior to COVID boys Stanton basketball
ZSYBL Clinics start this Saturday morning at the Stanton Center!
(picture taken prior to COVID-19)
Zastro Simms Youth Basketball Clinics (ZSYBL) starts this Saturday! Contact Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov for more information and to sign up!
- Age 9 & under, starts this Sat Jan 15, Clinics at 9 am

To Note:  All youth participating in the basketball clinics must wear a face covering even while actively playing. This also applies to adults (coaches/parents) as this is a current requirement when being inside of all City of Annapolis facilities.
 
We value feedback on “how we’re doing” so if you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with management or you may always send them to recpark@annapolis.gov.
 
Masks (face coverings) are required to be worn by all patrons (members and guests) and employees at all ARPD facilities. This is a City-wide mandate for inside of all buildings.
 
Would you like to rent space at the Stanton Center for a meeting or an event? Please contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov.
 
Hours at Stanton – The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm and Sundays it’s closed. However, there may be pre-scheduled events held during after-hours in which the facility is open.

Parks, Trails and Open Spaces

GreenScape 2021 kids planting
Spring GreenScape will be held Saturday, April 23!
 GreenScape 2022 Meetings – first one Wed Feb 9 at PMRC!
Join us for the 30th anniversary of GreenScape this year! This is a City of Annapolis and community investment beautification program to clean up and plant in public spaces. The 2022 event will take place on Saturday, April 23rd. Two planning meetings will be held at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Meeting Room 3. Plant material order forms are due by the second meeting (Wednesday, March 9.) For more information, please email Marisa Wittlinger at mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov.
  • First Meeting Wednesday, February 9 at 6 pm
  • Second Meeting Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm
The inaugural edition of the City of Annapolis Parks, Trails & Playgrounds magazine is out! This is an eFlipbook online and print copies are now available at PMRC and at local Annapolis libraries!
 
Which parks and trails do you enjoy in the City of Annapolis? Do you know where they are all located? There are many from waterfront parks to nature parks to playgrounds to sports fields. This complete listing of the Parks, Trails and Playgrounds in the City should be helpful for you. Watch the Parks & Trails video that shares visually all the outdoor open spaces that the City of Annapolis has to offer!

Park Locator site – to find parks, trails and playgrounds in the City of Annapolis. There are more than 200 acres of open space and 38 parks and trails waiting for your visit!

Map of Truxtun Park – refer to this helpful document to locate all the amenities in Truxtun Park!

Playgrounds webpage – there is a new page on our website specifically for playgrounds! All of the playgrounds listed have Google Map links that take you to the specific locations in Annapolis.

Playground Buddy – an app for your mobile device to see where playgrounds are located in Annapolis and the amenities of each one. Refer to the Playground Buddy Facebook page too.

Harbormaster

chesapeake bay magazine video electric ferry network planned annapolis area boat image photo by Cheryl Costello
The Electric Ferry Planned for the Annapolis area!
photo by Cheryl Costello

The Pumpout Boat is in service Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 410-320-6852 or VHF 17 for service.
 
Looking for dock space? Hail us on VHF 17.
 
RESERVE a spot for your boat in Ego Alley for the most popular weeks!
DOCK RESERVATION REQUEST
 
Harbormaster’s Office Current Hours of Operation are 7 am to 8 pm.

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