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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Line Dancing moves to a new day of the week… starting today Thu Mar 3! Same time, same location (5:30 pm in Studio A.)
 
Ballocity™ remains closed through tomorrow (Fri Mar 4) due to mechanical issues. For this weekend, we recommend that you call before coming to PMRC to confirm that it has reopened. We apologize for this inconvenience.
 
Maryland Safe Boating Courses! We are offering one-day courses on Saturdays on select dates this spring. The first date scheduled is for next Saturday, March 12! Please refer to details in the Recreation section below.
 
GreenScape 2022 Meetings – second meeting is next Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm. Order forms are due during next week’s meeting! Details in the Parks section below.
 
Truxtun Tennis & Pickleball Courts Open Forum – Thursday, March 24 at 6 pm at PMRC. Please join us to discuss all matters related to the courts. For more information, please contact Archie Trader at atrader@annapolis.gov.
 
5th Annual Pass, Pick & Play – Saturday, March 26, 10 am to noon at PMRC. Please refer to details in the Recreation section below.
 
Community Open Forum – Saturday, April 2, 10 am to noon at PMRC. We will share information about recreation, parks and the City’s Harbormaster while in turn we’d like to hear from you! This event is open for all ages to attend.
 
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Night – Saturday, April 9, 8-10 pm, PMRC parking lot! Details in the Recreation section below.
 
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Recreation Programs

Maryland Safe Boating Course booklet cover page

the first MD Safe Boating Course is next Sat Mar 12!

Look through the Winter 2022 Program Guide online! Printed copies are available at PMRC, Stanton, City Hall and the Annapolis libraries. The Spring 2022 Program Guide will be out this month and will include summer camp information.
 
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. For the daily drop-in rate, a waiver is required. Instructor: Leandra Parkinson, held in the PMRC Aux Gym.
Drop-In:  R $10 / NR $12
Tue & Thu, 10:15-11 am
 
Maryland Safe Boating Course Age 12+
Ahoy Matey! Prepare for summer 2022 by taking this course that covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation and trailers, accidents, weather and water conditions, water sports, sailing and personal watercraft safety. The Maryland Safe Boating Course is an eight-hour course and test that satisfies Maryland law for local people to operate any motorized boat in Maryland waters.
Annapolis Recreation and Parks is offering five course dates this spring! All classes are one-day each from 8 am to 5 pm at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Participants need to bring food and drinks for the 30-minute lunch break.
Cost is $25 per participant. You must be pre-registered to attend. This course is for age 12+ but those ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Instructor:  Gerry Young.
  • Sat Mar 12, #2130
  • Sat Apr 2, #2131
  • Sat Apr 23, #2132
  • Sat May 14, #2133
  • Sat Jun 4, #2134
For more information or to register, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.

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

Truxtun Tennis & Pickleball Courts Open Forum – Thursday, March 24 at 6 pm at PMRC. Please join us to discuss all matters related to the courts. For more information, please contact Archie Trader at atrader@annapolis.gov.
 
Soccer Shots Age 2-5
Committed to providing a positive experience for your child, Soccer Shots uses an expert-approved curriculum to teach new character words and skills each week to young learners in a fun environment. The spring Soccer Shots program is held for 10 weeks at Collison Field in Truxtun Park. Each class is 30 minutes. The spring session runs Mar 19- May 21 (no sessions Memorial Day weekend; make-up date Sat Jun 4.)
Mini Age 2-3
High-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.
Sat Mar 19        9:40 am – space availability in this class
Classic Age 3-5
Use creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.
Sat Mar 19        9:40 am and 11 am – space availability in these two classes
Register online at www.soccershots.com/annapolis. For more information, please email sshaf@soccershots.com or call 443-224-3352.
 
5th Annual Pass, Pick & Play – sports equipment donations accepted through next Friday, March 11!
Pass, Pick & Play is an effort that provides children from financially-challenged families in the Annapolis area with free sporting goods. Pass, Pick & Play is a community-wide effort across all youth age groups. The sports equipment donation drive goes through Friday, March 11. To drop off gently-used sports equipment, please go to one of the following locations:
• “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC)
• The Key School
• Calvary United Methodist Church
• Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
The distribution event will be held Saturday, March 26 from 10 am to 12 noon at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center.
For more information, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov or Kim Elek at kim@mcreynoldselek.com.
 
Community Open Forum – Saturday, April 2, 10 am to noon at PMRC. We will share information about recreation, parks and the City’s Harbormaster while in turn we’d like to hear from you! This event is open for all ages to attend.
 
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Night – Saturday, April 9, 8-10 pm, PMRC parking lot
One thousand eggs are filled with “eggcellent prizes” including golden eggs worth $50 values or more! Bring a basket and a flashlight. Meet in the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center parking lot by Ballfield #1. Age 18+ only (sorry, no children). Bring a basket and a flashlight. Proceeds benefit the Annapolis Recreation and Parks Scholarship Fund. Rain Date is Sunday, April 10th (same time and place). Register using code #2122. Ways to register:
  • per person ticket cost $15 = sign up in person at PMRC Front Desk by 6 pm on Saturday, April 9th
  • per person ticket cost $15 = online, IF you already have an account set up with us; register using code #2122
  • per person ticket cost $20 = on site the night of the event; you must arrive by 7 pm AND pay with cash
Recently announced... Sweet Satisfaction will be on site that night with their food truck full of sweet treat desserts!
 
The REACH youth program continues with performances in 2022! Next up is ANNIE of Annapolis… from Hard Knocks to Happiness! We’re 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 LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.
Information on the 2022-2023 school year will be announced by April. Please keep in mind that monthly rates will change for AM and PM care as a result of AACPS adjusting the start and end times of the school day starting in the fall.
 
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.

"Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC)

fitness class instructor line dancing PMRC
Line Dancing moves to Thursdays! New class time starts TODAY March 3rd!
PMRC is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Please note that you must:
  • 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)
  • effective 2/2/22, masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center, however, they are still strongly encouraged.
Fitness Classes – Please review the schedule for current offerings! This schedule is often changed in real time so please double check before coming to PMRC. Also, last minute cancellations are posted on social media so please follow our pages if you don’t do so already.
  • The Zumba® Gold class held Wed Mar 9 will start at 9:15 am and be 45 minutes long
  • Line Dancing is moving to a new day of the week starting today Thu Mar 3 at 5:30 pm in Studio A
Not sure about a membership? Why not try out a class before you commit! Non-members can attend any fitness class by paying $15 or $19 for each class – the cost just depends on your residency (City of Annapolis vs. Non-City Resident.) Membership questions or concerns can be addressed to Melissa Brown at mnbrown@annapolis.gov.
 
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.
Unfortunately Ballocity™ remains closed due to mechanical issues. We anticipate it will reopen by this Saturday, March 5th. Please call ahead before coming to PMRC to make sure it has reopened. Thank you for your understanding!
 
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

We Care and Friends December 2021 Stanton Center volunteers donations
#throwbackthursday
We Care and Friends volunteers in the Stanton gym back in December

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.
 
Effective 2/2/22, masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the Stanton Community Center, however, they are still strongly encouraged.
 
Would you like to rent space at the Stanton Center for a meeting or an event? Please contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov.

Facility Offerings – please contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov for more information about rentals and the following:
• Job Readiness Center – This OIC Job Readiness Center provides free Basic Computer Classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 pm. This is an ongoing course offered every three months. Please call OIC at 443.433.5894 for the next course start date.
• Adult Basic Skills Classes are offered at the Stanton Community Center. They are held Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. The fall classes begin this month. For test preparation classes, please call 410.777.1823 or go to Adult Basic Skills Classes. To be eligible for free ABS classes, students must be 16 years or older and officially withdrawn from high school.
• Youth Services Bureau  410.626.1800
• We Care and Friends  410.263.2874. Monday through Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.

Parks, Trails and Playgrounds

GreenScape 2021 Germantown elementary school garden kids youth children volunteers
Spring GreenScape is Saturday, April 23rd!
All are welcome to volunteer -- adults and youth alike!
GreenScape 2022 – 30th Anniversary – final planning meeting is next Wednesday, March 9. Order forms are due then!
Join us for the 30th year of GreenScape! 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. Plant material order forms are due at the Wednesday, March 9 meeting. For more information, please email Marisa Wittlinger at mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov.
  • Second/Final Meeting Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Meeting Room 3 (plant materials form due by this meeting)
Learn about all of the City of Annapolis Parks, Trails & Playgrounds in the inaugural edition of our magazine! 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 among 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 – 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

harbormaster boats spa creek Annapolis 2021

The public transient mooring balls numbers 1 through 40 (off of City Dock) are closed for maintenance to replace the chain and tackle. They will reopen April 1, 2022 (or after the contractor has completed the work.)
 

The Pumpout Boat is in service Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm, weather dependent. 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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