West Laurel Recreation
Council
P.O. Box 598, Laurel,
Maryland 20707
*** New phone number
301-317-0917
(WLRC)***
"your voice for educational
and recreational activities
for children and adults in West Laurel"
Introduction
The West Laurel Recreation
Council (WLRC) is a self-supporting group of interested volunteers, offering
various educational, social, and recreational programs to the citizens
of West Laurel. All the great Rec. Council activities and events
happen because someone in the neighborhood "makes it happen." We
get lots of good publicity, some administrative support, and can borrow
equipment from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
(MNCPPC), but most staffing is provided by neighborhood volunteers.
There are lots more
fun activities and events that are waiting for YOU to volunteer.
Come join the WLRC and we'll help turn your ideas into something fun or
educational for West Laurel kids, teens, singles, parents, or seniors.
You can help year-round or just for the specific event/activity that interest
you. You can also help behind the scenes from your home without having
to attend WLRC meetings. For more information on some specific needs,
click on Volunteer Opportunities.
Most of our funding
comes from the classes we offer in the West Laurel Community Building.
97% of each dollar collected goes into programs for the Community. Annually,
the Council plans, finances and/or sponsors approximately 25 programs for
the young and old of West Laurel. We sponsor several programs at Bond Mill
& Scotchtown Elementary Schools. Programs for children and adults
at the West Laurel Community Building and recreational programs meeting
the needs of all, at several locations. Over 3100 children and adults attended
Council Programs in 1998.
The Council meets monthly
at the West Laurel Community Building. The public is invited to attend
each meeting. If you would like to join in on the fun of our Council,
please stop by our next meeting. Call Kim Passmore at 301-725-3157 for
the date and time.
Next
Meeting
Recreation Council meetings
are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm
at the Community Building.
The West Laurel Recreation
Council would like to invite everyone to attend their meeting. Come
and bring ideas on programs and events you would like to see the Rec. Council
work on this year. We are always looking for interested volunteers.
If you would like to
teach a class or workshop, we would like to hear your ideas. Call
Kim Passmore at 301-725-3157 for more information.
Some Completed Programs
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Valentine
Stamping Fun -- Saturday February 10, 2001 from 1 - 2 PM.
Come Join Us to Make Your Own Valentines Using Rubber Stamps- Pretty or
Funny- You Decide! This workshop for kids ages 6 - 12 years old
will be held at the WL community building. Parents are welcome to
stay and assist their children. Call Jean Staats at 301-604-8550 to sign
up. There is no charge. If teens are interested in embossing
cards, call Jean at the above number. The Rec. Council would like to thank
Jean for offering to hold this class. If it is well attended, she may hold
more.
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Holiday
Party -- Friday December 7, 2001, from 7 - 9 PM. Enjoy the season
with music, a sing-a-long, making crafts, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Come early and help decorate our tree. The Rec. Council will provide
soft drinks. We ask you to bring finger food to snack on. Those
who wish may bring an un-wrapped children's gift to be distributed by Laurel
Advocacy & Referral Service (LARS).
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Pitch
& Putt -- GunPowder Golf Club, Here's a chance for the family
to practice together or introduce young golfers to the sport.
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Family
Picnic -- Saturday September 15, 2001 from 4 -6 PM. Stop
by the West Laurel Community building and join your neighbors for a family
picnic. The Rec. Council is providing the burgers & dogs,
paper goods, drinks, & condiments. We ask you to bring a side-dish
or dessert to share. There will be games for the kids and fun
for all.
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Puppet Shows at Bond
Mill and Scotchtown Hills Elementary Schools. The Council
will sponsor two at each school on a date to be announced in the school
bulletins.
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West Laurel Family Swim
Night At Fairland Pool - Friday, February 8, 2002 - 6:00PM -
9:00PM. All West Laurel residents are invited for a valentine's day
winter swim, $1 per person (max $3.00 for family). Light refreshments served
starting at 7 PM.
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Easter Egg Hunt - West
Laurel Community Building Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 10:00AM. * Scheduled
Date *
Don't come late as it doesn't take long for the field to be cleared.
Children's outdoor games and activities are planned. If you would
like to help out, please call Kim Passmore at 301-725-3157.
Upcoming
2002 Programs
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Tea for Two, Mother
& Me - West Laurel Community Building Saturday, May 4, 2002 - 2-4
PM. * New Event *
... a Mother's Day special for 8-12 year old girls and their mother/special
person. Reservations required as seating is limited. $8/pair.
Call Jean Staats (301) 604-8550 or Lenora Dernoga (301) 3286 for details
or to register.
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Breakfast with Dad
- * New Event *
...for guys only, time with their Dad/special person for 6-11 year old
boys as they prepare and eat breakfast together. Reservations required
as seating is limited. Fee to be determined. Call Jean Staats
(301) 604-8550 for details.
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Ice Cream
Social -- Friday June 14, 2001, 7 - 9 PM. Start
the summer by enjoying ice cream sundaes with neighbors and friends on
the lawn at the WL Community Building. Bike parade for the children.
Free, but donations appreciated to defray costs.
Events
Sponsored by the WLRC
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Family Swim Night -- Fairland
Pool usually the 1st or 2nd Friday in February 6-9
PM
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Easter Egg Hunt -- W.L.
Comm. Bldg, usually the Saturday at the start of PG County school's spring
break, 10-12 PM
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Ice Cream Social -- W.L.
Comm. Bldg, usually the 2nd Friday in June, 7-8:30 Pm
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Annual Community Picnic
-- W.L. Comm. Bldg, usually the 3rd Saturday in September, 12-4
PM
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Winter Holiday Party --
W.L. Comm. Bldg, usually the 2nd Friday, December, 7-9 PM
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Craft Days -- Valentines,
Mothers/Fathers Day
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Volks March
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Family Swim Night
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Laurel "Rag Tag" Band
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Fall Educational Classes
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Winter Educational Classes
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Spring Educational Classes
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Summer Playground
Some
Events Proposed by the WLRC
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Parent's Information
Exchange -- come hear experts in the field of parenting & child
development and network with others neighborhood parents. For more information
or to suggest topics/speakers, contact Rush
Kester 301-490-1310
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Red Cross First Aid, CPR,
& Babysitter's Training
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Family "Jam Session"
(a chance for family members to dust off their instruments, show off their
talent or learn to play simple musical instruments, or just have fun watching
or listening to others "jam")
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Call Chuck
Lavin at 301-490-8996 if you would like to be notified when a Beginning
Italian class for adults will be held.
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Monthly Saturday Morning
Seminars (We're looking for topics you're interested in or someone to make
arrangements, and prepare a schedule of talks).
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Three-On-Three Basketball
Tournament (We're looking for someone to organize a fun event for West
Laurel players).
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Bi-Monthly Multi-Culture
Children Programs (Come tell children about your cultural heritage or organize
the program)
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We'd love to hear your
ideas too!
Let someone on the WLRC
know if you like these ideas or have others we should consider.
West
Laurel Community Building
Opened in 1994, this building
is owned and maintained by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission (M-NCPPC). It is located at the intersection of Brooklyn
Bridge and Bond Mill Roads. It consist of a foyer and two large rooms.
Room
A is 1,700 square feet and has a capacity of 240. It has a microwave
oven, refrigerator and sink, ten long tables and 100 chairs. This
room is available to the public for rental through the Park Permit Office
at 301-918-8111. The cost is: Monday thru Thursday/$50.00 for six
hours; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays/$100.00 for six hours. Room
B is 1,300 square feet, holds 160, and is equipped with a microwave
oven, regular electric range and oven, refrigerator, sink, tables, and
chairs. Room B is available for use by the West Laurel Recreation
Council, West Laurel Civic Association and other non-profit organizations
by calling the M-NCPPC Regional Manager, Dee Dee Sisson or Karen
Arnold, 301-953-2199.
West
Laurel Community Building
Officers
and Other Contacts
| President |
Kim Passmore |
301-725-3157 |
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| Vice
President |
Bruce
Harris |
301-776-7144 |
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| Secretary |
Rush
Kester |
301-490-1310 |
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| Treasurer |
Betty
Mannas |
301-953-2503 |
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| Member |
Leo
Goulden |
301-776-0952 |
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| Member |
Barbara
Kester |
301-490-1310 |
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| Member |
Bob
Klein |
301-776-3687
(Director "Rag Tag" Band) |
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| Member |
Gary
Tharpe |
301-604-6973 |
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| Member |
Jean
Staats |
301-604-8550 |
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| Member |
Cheryl Feezer |
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| Webmaster |
Rush
Kester |
301-490-1310 |
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| M-NCPPC
Rep |
Dee
Dee Sisson |
301-953-2199
301-953-1186 (fax) |
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Beltsville
Community Center |
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310-937-6613
301-937-8115 (fax) |
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Deerfield
Run
Community Center |
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301-953-7882
301-953-1186 (fax) |
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| M-NCPPC
Permits |
Fran
Hull |
301-918-8111
301-918-8124 (fax) |
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| Park
Police |
Dispatch |
301-459-9088 |
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Other
Links
Comments, suggestions,
and submissions should be directed to
Rush Kester at rwkester@aol.com
or 301-490-1310
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