Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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 register to sell your things
at the fall Rummage Sale!
Saturday, September 17
8 am to noon at PMRC
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The Fall 2022 Program Guide is online! Registration continues! Volunteer Opportunity in Truxtun Park – THIS Saturday, September 10, 10 am – noon Third time is the charm! Join other volunteers for “round three” in the Save Our Trees initiative in Truxtun Park to help remove invasive ivy. English ivy is killing the trees and threatening the very life of the forest. Gather to cut and pull this ivy to help save this beautiful park. Bring gloves, loppers, small handsaws, water and plenty of bug spray. Wear long pants and shorts and be prepared to work hard and have fun! Meet at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (273 Hilltop Lane) at the far end of the parking lot (past the ball field on your right and PMRC on your left) by the trees. Meet near the outdoor basketball courts. Saturday, September 10th, 10 am to noon Sign up to volunteer! Please email saveourtreestogether@gmail.com with any questions! Drug-Free All-Stars Education Awareness Sporting Festival – THIS Saturday, September 10, 11 am – 5 pm The event will offer a Basketball Skills Clinic and Contest, a Soccer Skills Clinic and Contest and the popular Drug-Free All-Starts Annapolis. For more information, contact Gerard Ferri at 954-850-9405 or Tony Fowler at 415-246-3794 or tonyfynot51@gmail.com. Rummage Sale – NEXT Saturday, September 17, 8 am – noon Rummage through those closets, basements and garages. Someone else’s clutter is another’s treasure! Make money at our community-wide Rummage Sale. In the event of inclement weather, the 9/17 sale will be canceled. *Pre-registration required. One table and two chairs are provided for the table rate or bring your own table and chairs for a reduced rate. Contact Barry Booth at blbooth@annapolis.gov for more information. Held in the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center parking lot. $20 table provided with two chairs, register with code #2346 $15 bring your own table and chair, register with code #2345 Kids Day In – Monday, September 26 School’s out and it’s time to play! Join us when school’s closed for the holiday for a fun-filled day of supervised activities. Games, crafts, play in Ballocity™ and more! Led by experienced instructors. Bring a bag lunch, snack and drink. Must be pre-registered to attend. R $50 / NR $60 PMRC Aux Gym. Mon Sep 26, 8 am - 6 pm #2347
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Register for fall programs starting this month! The program guide is online and printed copies are available at PMRC, Stanton and the Annapolis libraries. *NEW* Pickleball with Annapolis Pickleball Club Age 16+ Sign up for pickleball instruction and ladder league play with APC! Pickleball is a combination of several racket sports, but played on a badminton-sized court with a tennis net and an oversized ping-pong paddle and a whiffle ball. The sport is usually played as doubles. Sign up for the Ladder League Competitive Play where participants play three (3) matches a night in groups of four (4) and follow a ladder league tournament style of play for four weeks. The final two weeks of the program include Open Match Play or Family Match Play where participants of all ages play each other! Equipment is available if you do not have a paddle. Held for 6 weeks (ends Oct 28) in the PMRC Aux Gym/Court 1/Court 3. Starts Tuesday, September 20 6:30-8 pm #2388 Youth Soccer Age 2-8 Sign up for youth soccer instruction and clinics with Soccer Shots! Soccer Shots is a partner with the City of Annapolis and provides excellent instruction for kids ages 2 to 8. This 8-week fall program is held at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center from September 6 until October 25 on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm depending on the child’s age. Held on PMRC Court 1. Started Tuesday, September 6 – but there is still space to register! Time Age 5-5:30 pm 2-3 (Mini) 5:40-6:10 pm 3-5 (Classic) 6:20-7:05 pm 5-8 (Premier) 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! Instructor: Leandra Parkinson. Held for 8 weeks in PMRC Studio B. R $126 / NR $157 Starts Wednesday, September 14 Time Age Code 4-5 pm 5-8 #2375 5-6 pm 9-12 #2359 Fencing Age 9-16 Try something new this season with fencing! Participants learn the basics including rules, fundamentals and footwork which may aid in skill improvement for other sports and fencing gives your mind a new way of thinking! Equipment is provided, except for gloves. Gloves are required and can be purchased through the instructor Larbi Soufianne at the first class. Held for 7 weeks in the PMRC Aux Gym. R $119 / NR $140 Starts Thursday, September 15 Time Level Code 5-6 pm Beginner #2378 6-7 pm Intermediate #2379 7-8 pm Epee Advanced #2380 Developmental Basketball Age 10-16 Take your basketball game to the next level with licensed coaching instructor John Downs! Trying to make your travel team or high school basketball team? Join us at PMRC to learn the skills to play the game to the next level! Offered for six weeks (12 classes) on Monday and Wednesday nights, Coach Downs leads skilled clinics, completions and games to develop you into a true baller! Held on PMRC Court 1. R $179 / NR $199 Starts Thursday, September 15 Time Age Code 5-6:15 pm 13-16 #2387 6:30-7:45 pm 10-13 #2386 *NEW* Youth Pickleball Age 8-15 Youth pickleball is now offered with Annapolis Recreation and Parks with instruction provided by Annapolis Pickleball Club. This is an Open Match Play program for four weeks with two matches played each night. The final two weeks are dedicated to Open Family Match Play – when participants of all ages play each other! Equipment provided for those that do not have a paddle. At a young age, learn this fun sport growing in popularity throughout the country! Held in the PMRC Aux Gym for 6 weeks. R $119 / NR $139 Starts Tuesday, September 20 5-6:30 pm #2384
10 & Under Tennis Age 6-10 Learn the basics of tennis with Annapolis Area Tennis School instructors in this beginner class designed to teach strokes, forehand, backhand and rules of the game. A great introduction before moving to formal lessons! Racquet required. 6 weeks with a rain makeup date included. Held on Truxtun Tennis Courts 5-8. R $159 / NR $179 Starts Wednesday, September 21 5-6 pm #2376 Tennis Lessons & Matches Age 11-16 Designed for the advanced beginner and intermediate player looking to improve skills and start match play. A great class to develop skills, stay active, and have fun! Instruction by Annapolis Area Tennis School. Racquet required. 6 weeks with a rain makeup date included. Held on Truxtun Tennis Courts 5-8. R $159 / NR $179 Starts Wednesday, September 21 6-7 pm #2377
2022-2023 School Year Child Care continues! If space is available, you may still register for before and/or after care in the Annapolis-based elementary schools where we offer child care. - AM (Before School) Care $120 per month
- PM (After School) Care $300 per month
Registration must be completed in person at PMRC – a $35 fee is due at that time to secure your child’s spot. For more information, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.
Swimming at the Dunn Municipal Pool – the pool will remain open through the first weekend in October. However, there are special hours and it will be open weather and staff permitting; the pool is closed entirely on Mondays. Remember to check the Punchpass fitness schedule that contains the weekly water aerobics classes.
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.
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 Parent & Tot Gymnastics and Tiny Tumblers have started back up again! Join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for this drop-in program!
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Personal Training – learn about personal training led by fitness specialists at PMRC! 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. Last minute cancellations are posted on social media so please follow our pages if you don’t do so already! Parent & Tot Gymnastics Age 12-36 months with parents Parents accompany and assist their child through activities focusing on basic motor skills such as crawling, walking, jumping, grip strength and balance. Parent participation is required in every class. This class is offered as a drop-in (waiver required.) Instructor: Leandra Parkinson. Held on PMRC Court 1. Drop-In Rate R $10 / NR $12 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:15 am Tiny Tumblers Age 3-4 Tiny Tumblers is a great introduction class to gymnastics and tumbling. This class develops fine and gross motor skills, body awareness and a positive and fun movement experience. Instructor: Leandra Parkinson. Held on PMRC Court 1. Session ends Dec 15. Drop-In Rate R $10 / NR $12 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-11:15 am Civil Air Patrol Cadets Age 12-17 and Seniors Age 18+ The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force with 56,000 members devoting time and expertise in nearly 1,500 communities. CAP advocates for aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and formulating future leaders in the Cadet program. CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that carries out emergency service missions when needed - in the air and on the ground. The Col. Mary S. Feik Composite Squadron (named changed in 2016) meets weekly in Annapolis. For more information, please call 2nd Lt. Timothy Sudduth at (404) 406-0393 or go to https://maryfeik.cap.gov/ or https://mdwg.cap.gov/squadrons/col-mary-s-feik. This is a free program. Held in PMRC Meeting Room 1 and the Aux Gym. Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 pm. Rock Climbing Wall, Ballocity™ and Kidz Zone – Please go to the Rock Climbing Wall page, Ballocity™ indoor playspace page and the Kidz Zone Babysitting page for specific days and hours that the areas are open each week. 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. 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)
- masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center, however, they are still strongly encouraged.
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 Teen Development Skills -- Art Class!
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Hours at Stanton – The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm. However, there may be pre-scheduled events held during after-hours in which the facility is open. Masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the Stanton Community Center. However, they are still strongly encouraged.
DAFINA “Young Ladies Destined for Greatness” Age 11-15 DAFINA is Swahili for valuable or precious. DAFINA seeks to enrich young ladies holistically, by focusing on their mind, body, and spirit. The goal is to help young women realize their potential, by teaching them decision making skills, health education, relationship building, study skills, test taking skills, personal appearance, etiquette, the importance of education and various other topics that pertain to their development and overall well being. This is accomplished through workshops, enrichment activities and field trips. Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm Friday Night Out Age 5-17 Fun, friends, field trips – these are Friday nights that the kids look forward to! A Friday Night Out trip may be educational, amusement, athletics/sports, cultural and/or social. This program exposes children to various experiences that they may otherwise not experience. Positive social skills, such as interpersonal and communication skills, are emphasized. Permission slips required; some extra fees apply. Program is led by Lassie Belt and Paulette Carroll. Fridays, 6-8 pm Girl Scouts of Central Maryland The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland want every interested girl to participate in and benefit from Girl Scouts – activities designed to empower girls! Girls who are similar in age meet at the Stanton Community Center to work on badges, plan activities, develop community service projects and have fun with each other. Enroll your future leader now! For more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov. Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Teen Development Skills – woodworking, cooking and art! Age 13-15 There is a mandatory parent meeting scheduled in September before the program begins (date/time TBA). Program is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm. For more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov. - Woodworking The woodworking “shop” class introduces teens to the art of woodcraft! Students learn about the safe use of hand tools and woodworking machinery. Participants expand their knowledge and experience by educational lessons, learning woodworking vocabulary and creating various types of projects.
- Art Painting, drawing, crafting and more! Use your imagination to create unique artwork among friends.
- Cooking Learn how to plan and prepare small, healthy meals. Plus, how to bake sweet treats such as cookies and cupcakes!
Youth Open Gym Drop-in program gives elementary and middle school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball, table top games and enjoy arts and crafts.Mon-Thu, 5-6:30 pm Adult Open GymDrop-in program is designed to provide adults and high school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball in their leisure time. Attendees must sign in.Mon-Thu, 6:30-8 pm and Sat/Sun, 1-5 pm Computer Lab City residents can access free of charge. Volunteers are needed in the computer lab. If you are interested, please email Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov. RentalsResidents and non-profit organizations interested in renting space at SCC should apply 2 weeks before the event date. For details, contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov. Please review the rental policies. Service Providers located at Stanton:- Adult Basic Skills Class (GED prep) Call 410.777.1823. Offered by Anne Arundel Community College. Held Saturdays 9 am - 1pm. Please call for an assessment. For more information, visit www.aacc.edu or go to https://www.facebook.com/aaccabs.
- Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Call 410.349.5013. AAWDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides innovative, high quality workforce development services to Anne Arundel County businesses and citizens.
- Counseling Services Call 410.626.1800. Individual, group and family counseling daily from 10 am to 6 pm. After 6 pm, by appointment only. Provides services for crisis intervention, tutoring, substance abuse and mental health assessment for youth and adults. Offered through a partnership of Arundel Lodge and the Community Action Agency.
- We Care and Friends Call 410.263.2874. Offering services for homeless and others who need additional assistance, help children who are at risk, and those who have a substance abuse problem. Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.
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 Remove the invasive English Ivy from the trees in Truxtun Park this Saturday morning!
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Volunteer Opportunity in Truxtun Park – Saturday, September 10, 10 am – noon Third time is the charm! It is round three in the Save Our Trees initiative in Truxtun Park to help remove ivy! English ivy is killing the trees and threatening the very life of the forest. Gather to cut and pull ivy to help save this beautiful park. Bring gloves, loppers, small handsaws, water and plenty of bug spray. Wear long pants and shorts and be prepared to work hard and have fun! Meet at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (273 Hilltop Lane) at the far end of the parking lot (past the ball field on your right and PMRC on your left) by the trees. Meet near the outdoor basketball courts. Saturday, September 10th, 10 am to noon Sign up to volunteer! Any questions? Please email saveourtreestogether@gmail.com.
Parks, Trails & Playgrounds magazine – this is an eFlipbook online and print copies are available at PMRC and at local Annapolis libraries. If you are interested in having print copies at your business, please email ddstrotman@annapolis.gov.
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.
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The Harbormaster’s Office provides hourly and overnight docking and is responsible for: • Boating enforcement on City waterways • Pump out boat service • Removal of debris and derelict vessels in City waters The City fills to capacity most every weekend so boaters should strongly consider reservations for overnight docking. Reservations are accepted online at www.annapolis.gov/harbormaster. Hourly docking is available on a limited basis so please contact us when you’re close to see if there is availability. Hail us on VHF Channel 17 or call us at 410.263.7973. If you know of any violations in City waterways or want information about docking and mooring, please email harbormaster@annapolis.gov. RESERVE a spot for your boat in Ego Alley for the most popular weeks! DOCK RESERVATION REQUEST
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