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Dear Resident,
The Department of Community Services provides a wide range of services to New Castle County residents and visitors that will strengthen families and individuals, build social capital, improve neighborhoods, and ensure places and spaces to live, learn, play, socialize and recreate.
 
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we can serve you better, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Marcus A. Henry
General Manager, Community Services
302-395-5613
 
Community Development and Housing (CD&H)
The CD&H Division administers housing and community development programs for residents of New Castle County.  CD&H provides a wide spectrum of community development services within the confines of the County, outside the metropolitan areas of Wilmington and Newark.
For more information, contact: Carrie Casey, 302-395-5616
 
Community Resources
Community Resources Division provides recreational, athletic, cultural and educational programming through the operation of sports, leagues, park permits, summer camps, a senior center, Community Activity Centers, the Art Studio, and Rockwood Mansion and Park.
For more information, contact: Jane Rattenni, 302-395-5612
 
Libraries
The Library Division provides information, circulation services, and other community services activities from 15 library facilities. consists of 13 libraries that provide the residents of New Castle County with free access to more than 1 million material items and more than 250 public computers.
For more information, contact: Diana Brown, 302-395-5617

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. 

Program Highlights

Dance

In addition to our popular Ballet & Tap Combo class for children, we offer Zumba for all ages, Ballroom Dancing, Bollywood Fitness, Country Line Dancing, Progressive Line Dancing, and Soul Line Dancing.
 
DON'T MISS OUR TEA DANCE & EVENING DANCE SOCIALS AT HOCKESSIN ACTIVITY CENTER! Call 302-239-8861 or 302-897-5228 for details. 

New Programs at Community Activity Centers

NEW: PROGRAMMING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS!
Arts & Crafts
Bingo
Board Games
Picnic in the Park at Rockwood
"The You in Unity" Summer Art Sessions
Wheelchair Basketball
Wii Bowling
Yes U Can
 
CHILDREN & TEENS CLASSES:
Baton Twirling
Mini-Comics Mania Camp
Summer Fashion Camp
Ballet, Tap, and Tumble Combo Camp
Dance Diva Workshop
Movers and Shakers
Teen Writers
Zumbatomics
 
EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS!
Nature Detective Series for Kids: Native Wild Animals, Butterflies, & Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Nearby Walking & Biking Paths: Discover Delaware Greenways
 
ADULTS:
Instructional / Educational:
A Woman's Guide to Money Matters
Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway
Health & Wellness Seminars
Home Buyers & Sellers
Making Sense of Retirement
Memoir Writing
Mind & Meditation
Praxis I/PPST Prep Test
Take Stock in the Market
Tax-Free Investing
 
Exercise & Fitness:
Body Toning Fitness
Dance Socials
Lunchtime Pilates
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu Meridian Stretch
 

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.