(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, August 16 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host a lifeguard appreciation event to thank and honor District lifeguards for their work this summer. The Mayor will also celebrate the District’s Hands on Hearts Program and highlight a new Junior Lifeguard Academy for District students.
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 16 at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Thennie Freeman, Interim Director, DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Queen Anunay, Assistant Fire Chief, DC Fire and EMS
Clothida Nwaete, Program Manager, Hands on Hearts
WHERE:
Ridge Road Pool, Ridge Road Community Center
830 Ridge Road SE
*Closest Bus Route: S32*
*Closest Bikeshare: Ridge Road Community Center*
Media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or Twitter.
Social Media:
Mayor Bowser Twitter: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Instagram: @Mayor_Bowser
Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/eomvideos