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 Recreation & Parks
The mission of the City of Jacksonville Recreation and Parks Department is to help make Jacksonville the best place to live, work, and visit by providing exceptional active and passive leisure opportunities for our citizens that will contribute to the development and improvement of individual health and wellness, a sense of community, environmental appreciation, and economic development.
Women's History Month
 Let's take this opportunity in March to celebrate just a few women from around the globe who have made a significant contribution to history throughout the world. Please visit the Recreation and Parks page each day this month to learn some interesting facts and celebrate Women's History .
Jane Addams
Jane Addams was only the second woman, the first American woman, to ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and was a founder of the U.S. Settlement House movement. The settlement homes were set up to help bring together the lower class and poorer Americans and the middle class, more educated Americans, to help improve the lives of those less fortunate and give them more opportunities. These homes were often funded by charitable donations. Her Nobel Peace Prize was based on her beliefs on women’s special mission to preserve peace.
Special Update
The Jacksonville Recreation and Parks Department is excited to announce the After School Program for the Jacksonville Commons Middle School is taking their program to the Youth Center two days a week. The participants will be bused to the Youth Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the month of March, the Youth Center will be used every Tuesday and Thursday with the exception of the 18th and 23rd; instead, the students will be at the Youth Center on Wednesday those weeks (the 17th and 24th). The Youth Center is a larger space for the participants and will allow for more activity. The program will still begin at the normal time and the program will end at the normal time, 5:30 PM. All participants will need to be picked up from the Youth Center as they will not be bused back to the Middle School.
Upcoming Events and Programs!
New River Dance - Ballet and Tap classes
Starting in February!
New River Dance is offering ballet and tap classes for children and adults. Click on the link to find out more information and join us at the Jacksonville Commons Senior Center to participate.
Arbor Day Celebration
March 25th, 2010
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Beautification and Appearance Commission and the City of Jacksonville at Bellfork Elementary School! The Arbor Day theme for 2010 is Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise! Jacksonville is celebrating its 30th year as a Tree City USA member. The NC Division of Forest Resources will be presenting the award at the Arbor Day Celebration along with the Onslow County Forest Ranger and Smokey the Bear!
Spring Family Fun Day
March 27th, 2010
Gather the whole family together and come join us for fun, games, and some quality time with the ones you love.
Skateboard Competition
April 24th, 2010
Come and compete in either the beginner, intermediate or advanced categories!
Wicked! The Musical
April 25th, 2010
Wicked! The Musical is coming to Durham NC! See the story of two unlikely friends, the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch. Full of music and a tale you don't want to miss!
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