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The October Spotlight is here!
Fall is in full swing in Bowie! Read about the Old Bowie Arts on the Ave Festival (10/3), the 7th Annual Purple Bike Ride (10/10), Food Truck Frenzy (10/16), Boo-wie Fest and Halloween on Ice (10/24), and more in this month’s Bowie Spotlight!
Electronics Recycling, Paper Shredding, and More! October 17.
Public Works will host our October Recycling Drop-Off Event on Saturday, October 17 from 8am-noon. There will be paper shredding, electronics recycling, the GreenDrop charity drop off, and more!
Hispanic Heritage Month features dance party at Duvall Field
More than 200 visitors came to Duvall Field on Sept. 18 to eat, play and dance the night away for the third annual Bailamos! celebration. Bailamos!—“let’s dance”—is College Park’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Ryna Quiñones, the…
Bowie Brief - September 21
Leaves are falling, and Bowie's calendar is filling up! Read about "Pippin" at the Bowie Playhouse, Ice skating lesson registration (Opens 9/24), "Minions and Monsters" Movie Night (9/25), a Garden Cleanup (9/26), and more in this week’s Bowie Brief.
Old Bowie Arts on the Ave.
Old Bowie Arts on the Ave celebrates local artisans, makers, food vendors, live entertainment, and interactive art activities along Chestnut Avenue on October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Howl-O-Ween
Get ready to Howl-O-Ween! Join the fun on October 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bowie Dog Park for a spooktacular afternoon featuring a costume contest, pup cups, a photo booth, a prize basket, trivia, responsible pet ownership information, and more!
Falling for Our Furry Friends
Come Fall in Love with Your New Fur Best Friend! Bowie City Hall is going to the cats once again as Bowie CLAW hosts Kitty Hall on October 10, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Around the world and back: Laurel celebrates diversity at first Community and Culture Day
For Sonia Leriche, 62, attending events in the City of Laurel has become a tradition during her 20 years in the city. When officials announced the city’s first Community and Culture Day, Leriche knew she would be there, with her Sphynx cat by her side. “I love it. It’s a place of…
From Where I Stand: A 50th reunion becomes a celebration of generations
“Aged to Perfection,” the theme for the Laurel High School Class of 1976, took on special meaning for me when I attended our 50th class reunion July 25. As wonderful as it was to see friends and reminisce about amazing teachers, one of the most meaningful parts of the evening was…
What "We the People" Means Today
As the 250th anniversary of the U.S. approaches, residents can share their thoughts on what the phrase “We The People” means today. Stop by Belair Mansion on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am. until 4 p.m. to express their thoughts on a full-size canvas.
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Published September 09The Castle Is Going Halfway to Paddy’s Day with a “Taste of Ireland”
Apparently waiting until March for another proper Irish celebration is asking too much. The Castle Irish Pub in College Park is hosting its first annual Taste of Ireland on Thursday, September 17, from 6-8 p.m., right around the halfway point to St. Patrick’s Day. The ticketed…
Wiggle & Giggle Returns This Fall
Register for the upcoming Wiggle & Giggle Fitness Program for ages 1 to 6 at the Bowie Gymnasium. The program takes place on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. are are $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents.