Due to the pandemic, Greenbelt had to forego its grand Labor Day Festival this year, and most of its Halloween festivities, too. No Kids Costume Parade and Judging. No Pumpkin Carving and Pumpkin Walk. But decorations and scary displays were … Read More
When I ask Greenbelters what information they’d like to see here on Greenbelt Online, the answer is almost always – a calendar of events. Repeatedly. Sometimes with urgency. Especially the festivals and other major events that people want to avoid … Read More
While Greenbelters await the January 21 reopening of our library, a new video shows us the changes we’ll see there. Most interesting bit? Hearing that the Greenbelt Library cost just $795,000 to build. Yes, that’s in 1970 dollars, but still, … Read More
I’m no judge of photography and my own photos are rarely good enough to share. But I sure have favorites, and these 17 are mine from among the dozens of Greenbelt in the Snow shots posted to two Facebook groups … Read More
Updated in August of 2020 using the best available information, largely first-hand from program participants. (Correct information about this program is VERY difficult to get from the University – especially information about applying). PLEASE email this site if you know … Read More
Thanks to the Greenbelt Access Television for these informative and fun videos posted to their YouTube channel:
Here’s a round-up of social-dancing opportunities IN Greenbelt and where Greenbelters go dancing nearby, focusing on social dancing – not jazzercize, zumba, or other workout-focused dancing. The information is up to date as of May 2017 but if you spot … Read More
by Ellen Ternes Looking for fun exercise with super music and nice people? Then try Scottish Country dancing at the Greenbelt Community Center, every Tuesday night from 8 to 10, with the St. Columba’s Scottish Country dance group. Just stop by any … Read More
Greenbelt celebrates July 4th at Buddy Attick Park, starting with community drumming led by Katy Gaughan (a force of nature – just watch!) Next came the Greenbelt Concert Band and the fireworks.
Hillary Gottemoeller and Joe Harris – the performing couple formerly known as the The Bachelor and the Bad Actress – were married yesterday in Roosevelt Center, a place I’ll forever think of as The Church of You and Me – … Read More
NOTE: For the most up-to-date information, click here for the 2017 edition. Here’s a round-up of social-dancing opportunities IN Greenbelt and where Greenbelters regularly go dancing nearby. This list doesn’t include jazzercize, zumba, or other workout-focused solo dancing. Leave a … Read More
By Li’l Dan Celdran, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist UPDATE: The New Chicago Dance Studio is now closed. I had been looking for another exercise modality and found a dance class on Saturday mornings at New Chicago Dance Studio in Greenbelt. … Read More
First up, the Costume Parade and Contest. Above, the judges are Council members Leta Mach and J Davis and Mayor Emmett Jordan. Here they’re asking the kids about their costumes. Next, on Halloween night, 5 Court Ridge was … Read More
Neighborhood parties are the easiest of all parties to organize, I’m here to report. For the recent party shown here, I printed and distributed the invitations a month before. Then Noah in 2 Westway distributed most of the reminder notices … Read More
Great turn-out, great music and calling, and hopes are high that this will become a regular event in the Community Center gym – on first-Saturday nights every month. Due to scheduling conflicts and gym-floor renovations, the dances won’t start up … Read More
