Bowie March Events: Blood Drive, Kids Caboose, Stream Cleanup and More

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From discussions on solar power to a community blood drive and programs for kids, here’s a rundown on Bowie events in March.

From the city’s website:

3/10 – Second Tuesday Lecture at Belair Mansion – Restoration of the Old Maryland Senate Chamber 7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 ormuseumevents@cityofbowie.org.

3/12 – Diabetes Self-Management Workshop at the Senior Center – 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information, call the Center at 301-809-2300.

3/14 – Solar Co-op Information Session at City Hall, Room 243 – 10 a.m. Learn how this Co-op organized by the City of Bowie and others can help you start saving money with solar energy.

3/16 – Regular City Council Meeting 8 p.m. at City Hall.

3/17 – Kids Kaboose - 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Bowie Railroad Museum. Railroad fun for ages
1 - 10. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

3/17 – BGE Savings Tips at the Senior Center – 12:30 p.m. For more information, call the Center at 301-809-2300.

3/18 – American Red Cross Blood Drive – 1 - 7 p.m. at the Bowie Gymnasium. To register, please contact the Red Cross at 1-800-Red Cross or www.redcross.org/Donation.

3/21 – Weed Warrior Work Day – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Whitemarsh Park. As an invasive, non-native plant, English ivy spreads quickly and easily, and is very destructive to native ecosystems. The City of Bowie’s Green Team needs volunteers to help remove English ivy from Whitemarsh Park. This is an outdoor activity that requires cutting the ivy vines at eye-level and foot-level, then pulling them back about two feet from the base of the tree to bag them. This is a great Student Service Learning activity. Visitwww.cityofbowie.org/weedwarriors for more information. To participate, register by contacting Kristin Larson at 301-809-3044 or klarson@cityofbowie.org.

3/21 – A Day for the Ladies – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Belair Mansion. Spend a day in the 18th century. $30/$25 for the Friends of Belair Estate. Reservations required. For more information and reservations, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

3/23 – Use Water Wisely Workshop – 7 - 9 p.m. at City Hall. Learn tips for saving water at home at this free workshop. For more information, contact Kristin Larson at klarson@cityofbowie.org or 301-809-3044.

3/26 – Health Presentation at the Senior Center: Obesity & Cancer – 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the Center at 301-809-2300.

3/26 – Capital Reeds Performance at the Senior Center – 6 p.m. Enjoy this premier reed trio! For more information, call the Center at 301-809-2300.

3/27 – Popp Award Nomination Deadline. The Popp Award recognizes Scouts and Scout leaders who have performed “extraordinary and distinguished community service, within scouting organizations in the City of Bowie”. Visit www.cityofbowie.org/popp for more information.

3/27 – Bowie Business Awards Nomination Deadline. Nominate your favorite Bowie business for recognition in one of six categories. Visit www.cityofbowie.org/bizawards for more information and nomination form.

3/28 – Stream Team Cleanup – Volunteer to help cleanup streams around Bowie. Contact Tiffany Wright for more information at twright@cityofbowie.org or call 301-809-3043.

3/28 – Kids’ Passport to Maryland History Program at the Bowie Library – 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Play games, churn butter and meet Revolutionary War soldiers. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

3/30 – Toddler Time Travel – 10 - 11 a.m. at Belair Mansion. Young time travelers ages 2 - 4 are invited for a trip to the past. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 ormuseumevents@cityofbowie.org.