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Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks serves millions of residents and visitors annually through a wide variety of services and programs. Its primary focus is to provide comprehensive recreational programs for residents and safeguard valuable land through the maintenance and management of over 160 parks and natural areas. The department manages specialized recreational facilities, including two swim centers, two golf courses, three ice rinks, a baseball stadium, a softball complex, and programs tailored to diverse needs ranging from school-age childcare to adaptive recreation. It also cares for thousands of acres of land, encompassing community parks, greenways, archaeological sites, environmental and historical preserves, and large regional parks spanning several hundred acres. Its mission is to create opportunities that allow individuals to enjoy life, explore nature, and restore their health and well-being. Engage on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and stay connected through our weekly newsletter for the latest updates and information.

Anne Arundel County

Gaby Arancibia

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Annapolis

Maryland

Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks serves millions of residents and visitors annually through a wide variety of services and programs. Its...

A  (BHS) art class is dedicating its time and efforts to brightening the lives of disadvantaged kids around the world. "The Memory Project" started four years ago, and BHS is just one of the schools participating in it. Students are given a photo of a disadvantaged child, possibly in a foreign country, and they create work that is then given to that child. Later, they'll receive a picture of the child holding up the artwork that was given to them. Read the full story at <a href="http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/cbn/2012/02/06-13/Around-Broadneck-High-school-seniors-create-art-from-the-heart.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Capital: High School Seniors Create Art from the Heart.</a>

A  (BHS) art class is dedicating its time and efforts to brightening the lives of disadvantaged kids around the world.

"The Memory Project" started four years ago, and BHS is just one of the schools participating in it. Students are given a photo of a disadvantaged child, possibly in a foreign country, and they create work that is then given to that child. Later, they'll receive a picture of the child holding up the artwork that was given to them.

Read the full story at <a href="http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/cbn/2012/02/06-13/Around-Broadneck-High-school-seniors-create-art-from-the-heart.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Capital: High School Seniors Create Art from the Heart.</a>

Broadneck

High school artists create pieces that are given to disadvantaged children.