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IN THE NEWS...
CENSUS 2010... The Census is a count of everyone residing in the United States-Citizens and Non-Citizens. It helps to determine Federal Funding, US House of Representative seats, facility locations and much more. It only takes 10 minutes and is confidential. Jobs are now available with the Census Bureau. Visit 2010census.gov for more information.
EARTH HOUR 2010
JOIN THE CITY OF GREENBELT IN OBSERVING EARTH HOUR
Saturday, March 27th FROM 8:30-9:30pm
Participation is easy. By flipping off your lights on March 27th at 8:30 pm, local time you will be making the switch to a cleaner, more secure nation and prosperous America. Stay tuned for Greenbelt Earth Hour events. Visit www.myearthhour.org for more information.
GREENBELT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: Apply by February 22, 2010 for City support! The City of Greenbelt is proud to support local organizations which provide arts, athletics, recreation and service opportunities. Applications are being accepted now for financial and in-kind support during the period of July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. If your group does not currently hold Recognition or Contribution Group status, please click on the “General Information” link below.
- General Information for Community Groups
- Information for Current Recognition Groups
- Information for Current Contribution Groups
PROPERTY OWNERS...DON'T FORGET TO APPLY FOR THE HOMESTEAD TAX CREDIT!
HAITI RELIEF: For information on how you can help, visit some of the following websites:
http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/
http://www.nlc.org/haiti/
American Red Cross
Donate to the Red Cross effort by cellphone by texting "HAITI" to 90999. $10 donation will be added to you cellphone bill.
Be prepared for the H1N1 flu. Visit the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for information on how to recognize, prevent, and be prepared for the virus. Click here for more information.
Information on President Obama's recovery efforts. www.recovery.gov. State of Maryland site www.recovery.maryland.gov
Information on the Council of Government's (COG) work on the 2050 Plan, visit www.greaterwashington2050.org.
CURRENT PLANNING ISSUES:
PRESCRIPTION PLAN CARD
Start saving today with the City of Greenbelt Prescription Discount Card! Click here for more information Brought to you by the City of Greenbelt through collaboration with the National League of Cities.
REGISTER FOR
GREENBELT ALERT NOW!
Greenbelt ALERT is a text based emergency communications system for Greenbelt residents. City officials will use it to send out important messages to e-mail accounts, cell phones, pagers and other wireless devices in case of a possible emergency. Visit http://alert.greenbeltmd.gov for more information or to sign up for this free, voluntary service. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE (provider text costs may apply). Weather emergency information and closings will be provided through this system!
Registration for the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center Spring Classes
For Residents and Passholders: March 1st and 2nd
Open Registration begins March 3rd until classes are full. Register at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, 101 Centerway, between 6:00am and 10:00pm Click here for a listing of available classes.
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 8-March 31, 6-10pm, LIFEGUARD TRAINING FOR AGES 15-ADULT. Sign up now! Use the RecLink link to the right or call 301-397-2204 for more information.
Saturday, March 13th from 10am-12pm, LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING, A FREE WORKSHOP! Held at the Greenbelt Community Center. Learn about everything and anything to do with sustainable landscaping. Topics include composting, choosing native plants, rain barrels and more! Sign up using Greenbelt RecLink or call 301-397-2208. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from the experts!
March 13, 14, 19 and 20th, The 2010 Greenbelt Youth Musical, JUST PRETEND AND HIDDEN LANDS. Ticket are on sale now at the Greenbelt Community Center of by calling 301-397-2208. CLICK HERE FOR SHOWTIMES AND A SPECIAL DISCOUNT!
Friday, March 19 at 1:00pm, Senior Special Event ICE CREAM SOCIAL, at the Greenbelt Community Center. New Dimension Singers present JUKEBOX JAMBOREE. Make your own sundaes!
Saturday, March 20 from 9:30-3:30pm, ENVISION PRINCE GEORGE'S. Be a part of 1,000 Prince Gerogians helping to create our future. Join in on this 21st century town meeting. Free to attend, but you must register. Food, childcare, and transportation assistance. Door prizes. Open to ages 14 and up! Click on link for more information.
Friday, March 26th from 7-10pm, SPRING FLING DANCE for 8-14 year old at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center. Dance and have fun with your friends. Refreshments available for a minimal cost.
March 29-April 2nd, 9am-12pm, FAST BREAK BASKETBALL CLINIC, at Springhill Lake Recreation Center. Open to children ages 8-12.
Saturday, April 3rd,1:00pm, ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT, Greenbelt Community Center front lawn. Ages 18 months through 6th grade can join Mister Bunny in finding eggs. This year the egge hunt is followed by AN ARTFUL AFTERNOON. Join in Arts and Crafts making cloth fairies and Manga elves with Celestine Ranney-Howes. At 3pm enjoy the Spilling Ink Project, memorable tales from Indian folklore through traditional South Indian classical dance.
April 8th, Widowed Persons Support Group, 8-week program. Thursday afternoons from 2pm-4pm at Rexford Place, Greenbelt Road, Lanham, MD. Info: 301-474-6892 or 301-441-8943.
April 13th, Registration for Spring Session of GED.
Saturday, April 17th, from 2:00pm-6:00pm, CELEBRATION OF SPRING, at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center, 6101 Cherrywood Lane. Enjoy make and take art activities, entertainment, moon bounces, games and more. Hot dogs and chips provided from 2-4pm.
Saturday, April 17th, from 9:00am-12pm, ELECTRONICS RECYCLING, at the Public Works Facility, 555 Crescent Road.
Sunday, April 18th, 1-5pm, Spring at the Greenbelt Museum, 10-B Crescent Road. Free tour of the Museum house. Sneak peak of the new victory garden. Buy summer-flowering bulbs. Kids can plat a see to take home, or make a May basket.
Saturday, April 24th, from 10:00am-2pm, EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY CELEBRATIONS, at Buddy Attick Park. Help plant a rain garden, participate in a tree planting, or take a nature tour of the park. Step next door for the ANNUAL PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE, enjoy demonstrations and tour the facility. Hot dogs and light refreshments.
Friday, April 30th, 12:30pm-6:00pm, Blood Drive at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. Info: 301-397-2212.
SPRING AND SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION IS NOW AVAILABLE
CLICK HERE to download the Camps 2010 brochure. Printable registration forms are included in the document. CLICK HERE for registration information and forms. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Business Office at 301-397-2200.
75th ANNIVERSARY
COMMITTEE
The celebration of the City’s 75th Anniversary will occur in 2012. Applications are being accepted from residents interested in serving on this volunteer planning committee. Council will begin interviewing applicants for this committee in late November. Click here to download application.
GREENBELT ANIMAL SHELTER: OPEN VISITATION DAYS: The Greenbelt Animal Shelter, 550-A Crescent Road is now open regularly for visitation and adoption on Wednesdays, from 4-7pm and on Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Info: 240-508-7533.
GOVERNOR'S WELLMOBILE: The WellMobile is at Springhill Lake Elementary the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 9am-3pm. Appointments can be made by calling 1-866-228-9668. Click here for more information. Informacion en Espanol. WellMobile Schedule.
Delegate Healey Offers Scholarship Funds for Local Students: Anne Healey, State Delegate from District 22A, Prince George's County, will award Maryland House of Delegate Scholarships to students from her district. Students can call 301-858-3961 to have the application mailed to them, or visit www.delegatehealey.com and download it directly to their computer. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, and awards will be announced in June.
Search Greenbelt CityLink. If you still can't find what you need, please contact the City Offices at 301-474-8000.
PUBLICATIONS:
- ADOPTED BUDGET for the City of Greenbelt FY 2010.
- GREENBELT BULLETIN: Important information about City government and Programs.
- SPRING RECREATION BROCHURE upcoming classes, events, programs and more. Subscribe to the quarterly brochure here!
- GAIL GUIDE-Newsletter for Seniors: To subscribe to the GAIL Guide, click here.
- GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Current issue in pdf format.
Postal Services: Tuesdays-Saturdays between 10am-2pm, on the first floor of the Municipal Building located at 25 Crescent Road. Services available include: stamp sales, Priority Mail, Express Mail, package services (up to 10 pounds) and Certified mail.
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