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NCC Department of Community Services is now offering gift certificates.

Try one of these fun ideas:

Special Teas at Rockwood Mansion
Summer Camps
Art Studio Classes & Workshops
Sports Camp
Safety Town
Community Activity Center Classes

Call 302-395-5613 for information.

Department of Community Services

Download Happenings Guide

The department provides a variety of services to New Castle County residents and visitors through Libraries, Community Development and Housing, Sports and Recreation, Senior Services, Rockwood Mansion and Park, and various events.

Happenings Guide

The Happenings Guide is a quarterly newsletter published by the New Castle Department of Community Services.

The purpose of the guide is to provide the public with a complete list of programs and activities offered by the department as well any information required for registration.

Holiday Open House at Rockwood

Join us at Rockwood Mansion for the Holiday Open House on Dec. 4 & 5, 6-9pm; Dec. 6, 1-4pm. Treelighting & special reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" on 12/4. Visit the Holiday Gift Shoppe featuring items from Youth Entrepeneurial Challenge.

Program Highlights

New Programs at Community Activity Centers

CHILDREN'S CLASSES:

Beginner Comic Art

Design Studio

ADULTS:

Birthing & Beyond Yoga

Cardio Plus Strength

Google Websites

Senior Strength

Birthday Parties at the Art Center and Rockwood Mansion!

For those with an artistic streak, the Art Studio may be just the place to celebrate with our new Birthday Party Package. The Art Studio is located in the Absalom Jones Community Center, 310 Kiamensi Rd., Wilmington. For more information, call 302-995-7661.

We are also offering Birthday Parties, Theme Parties, Sweet 16 and Tea Parties at Rockwood Mansion. All ages welcome! Call 302-761-4340 or go to www.rockwood.org.