City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Press Releases 8-24-12

 

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2012

For More Information Contact: Allison Marsh, 919-996-4818 

Sertoma Arts Center Gallery Show

 Join us Sunday September 9, 2012 from 2-4pm for the opening reception of works by, Adrienne DiFranco, Mark Wroblewski, Larry Dean and Heather Bowler. Adrienne DiFranco will be showcased in the main hallway. Her body of work is comprised of embroidered artworks of varying themes, from “Autumn” to “Key West”, and can be as large as 50 inches tall. Mark Wroblewski will be displaying his illustrations and drawings behind the main desk. Larry Dean and students will be displaying their mixed media work in the Raleigh Room Gallery, and Heather Bowler will be showing her jewelry works in the display case in the lobby.

This event is free and is open to public of all ages. Work will remain on display through the month of September. The Sertoma Arts Center is located at 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 919-420-2329.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department Hosts NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department will host the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick contest Friday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. at Laurel Hills Community Center located at 3808 Edwards Mill Road.

The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick contest is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15 to compete separately against their peers. Established in 1961, the PPK program is the oldest NFL Youth Football program.

Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum.  The PPK program is free to every child who wants to participate!

Participants can register online at www.nflppk.com or on Reclink, barcode #132767.

Anthony Greenup Basketball Clinic

 Lake Lynn Community Center and Brier Creek Community Center will be hosting a basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. The clinic will be instructed by Anthony “Airport” Greenup of the Harlem Globetrotters.

The Anthony Greenup Basketball Clinic is a four hour event that was created to excite kids about the game of basketball. Children will take part in age-appropriate drills and basketball fundamentals, in a positive and safe environment.

Lake Lynn Community Center
September 15, 2012
10am-2pm
Barcode #131403

Brier Creek Community Center
October 13, 2012     
10am-2pm
Barcode #131404

The registration fee is $45 and include age appropriate basketball skills training, presentation from a guest speaker, clinic t-shirt, refreshments, and a certificate of participation. Youth winter basketball registration will be held from October 1-12. You can register in person at any local community center or online at RecLink.

For additional information please contact Lake Lynn Community Center 919-870-2911 or Brier Creek Community Center 919-420-2340.

2012 Adult Co-ed Kickball Registration

Raleigh Parks and Recreation's fall adult kickball registration is August 27^th- August 31^st. Space is limited so please register early. There has to be at least eight players on the roster and ready at game time, four players must be women.

The entry fee is $300.00 per team. Games will be held at Laurel Hills Park, Oakwood Park, or Walnut Creek Softball Complex. You can register at 2401 Wade Avenue in the Athletics Division between the hours of 8:30am - 5:30pm.

 For more information please contact the Athletics Office at (919) 831 - 6836 or email Athletics at athletics@raleighnc.gov. 

 Pullen Arts Center Classes & Workshops

Making Molas with Paper
The Pullen Arts Center presents, “Making Molas with Paper”, an art class for 7-12 yr. olds, on Sundays September 9^th- 30^th, from 3-4pm with instructor Marie Lawrence. Large colorful animal designs like the Kuna Indians of Panama! An $8.00 Supply Fee due to the teacher at the first class. Register by stopping by the center at 105 Pullen Rd. in Raleigh, or visiting RecLink with barcode #130731. Raleigh residents pay $40 and non-residents pay $52.

Perky Paintings of Creatures
The Pullen Arts Center presents, “Perky Paintings of Creatures”, an art class for 7 – 10 yr olds, on Sundays September 9^th – 30^th from 1:30-2:30pm, with instructor Marie Lawrence. Tropical birds, lizards, frogs, and fish! Add zing to watercolor and acrylic paintings using markers, crayons, pastels, and colored tissue paper! An $8.00 Supply Fee due to the teacher at the first class. Register by stopping by the center at 105 Pullen Rd. in Raleigh, or visiting RecLink with barcode #130728. Raleigh residents pay $40 and non-residents pay $52.

The purpose of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is to actively, encourage, provide, promote, and protect quality leisure, recreation and cultural opportunities, facilities and environments that are essential for the enhancement of the lives of our citizens.

For more information visit parks.raleighnc.gov or call (919) 831-6640.