Exciting Stuff Is Happening In Bowie This June

BOWIE, MD — Looking for something to do in Bowie this month? Fortunately for you, there's a lot going on. Here's the schedule of events, as provided by the City of Bowie:

Fox 5 Zip Trip Will Showcase Bowie on Friday, June 2

Fox 5 News will broadcast its morning show live from Bowie Town Center on the morning of Friday, June 2 from 6 to 11 a.m. Throughout the morning, various Bowie organizations and businesses will be featured in different segments. Come out, enjoy the fun, meet some of their on-air personalities, and help us show the region why Bowie is such a great place to live, to work, or to visit!

Bowiefest is Saturday, June 3rd

Celebrate Bowie at Bowiefest on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. Enjoy three stages of entertainment along with food, children’s rides and over 250 vendors. Bowiefest is a long-standing tradition in the City bringing the best of Bowie’s civic organizations, entertainers, and businesses to one place for a single day. Visit www.cityofbowie.org/Bowiefest to view the event program. Admission to Bowiefest is free. Park at Allen Pond Park or take the free shuttle from the Park and Ride lot on Northview Drive.

County Hearing on Bowie Marketplace Apartments – June 8, 10 a.m.

The Prince George’s County Planning Board will review the Detailed Site Plan for the 225-unit, multi-family apartment project proposed at Bowie Marketplace on Thursday, June 8. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro.

Fiber Art

The City Hall Art Gallery is featuring an exhibit of textile and other fiber art from June 19 to September 17. It is free and open to the public during City Hall hours. Meet the artists at a reception on June 28, from 7 to 8 p.m.

National Pollinator Week is June 19 to 25

Pollinators are an integral part of our ecosystem. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 75% of our flowering plants and nearly 75% of our crops depend on pollinators. Celebrate National Pollinator Week by planting native plants and eliminating the use of pesticides. For more information, visit www.pollinator.org.

Community Paper Shredding and Styrofoam Recycling Event

The Public Works Department has scheduled a paper shredding and Styrofoam recycling event in the Bowie High School parking lot on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can bring up to five tall kitchen bags or five archive boxes for shredding. Documents may be observed while they are being shredded. Styrofoam must be free of any debris (glue or tape). For information, contact the Public Works Department at 301-809-2344.

Visit the Bowie Farmers’ Market Sundays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Bowie Farmers’ Market is open for the 2017 season. Market vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, fruit, cut flowers, plants, breads, pastries, jams, jellies and more. The market operates in the parking lot of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts at Bowie High School, 15200 Annapolis Road on Sundays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., through October 29, 2017. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.

Register for Camp and Lessons at the Ice Arena

The Ice Arena is currently closed for annual maintenance. It will reopen July 8, 2017 for summer skating, camps, and group lessons. For information and registration, visit www.cityofbowie.org/icearena or call 301-809-3090.

Walk Wednesdays

Bowie Green Team’s Food, Health and Wellness Subgroup is hosting weekly community walks on Wednesday evenings in June. It is a fun and social opportunity for Bowie residents to get together for light to moderate exercise and see some of the many beautiful local walking trails in the City. See the schedule of upcoming walks at www.cityofbowie.org/walksched.

Senior Express Classes

This summer, the Senior Center is offering 50 free “express” classes. Topics include Laughter Yoga, Social Security, the Windows 10 Operating System, Photography, the History of Belair at Bowie, and much more! These short classes (1 – 1 ½ hours) can be fun and a great way to learn a new skill, meet some new people, or in some cases, to get some exercise. If you are at least 55 years old and have not joined the Senior Center yet, this could be just what you need to get started. Visit www.cityofbowie.org/seniorcenter to view the full list of offerings.

MAGLEV High Speed Train Briefing to City Council – Monday, July 10 at 8 p.m.

High-speed train service of up to 300 miles per hour has been proposed for the DC/Washington corridor. Some of the routes under consideration would pass through or very near Bowie. Baltimore Washington MAGLEV Project Director David Henley will attend the July 10 City Council meeting to brief Council and residents on the status of the project. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this important meeting about a project that could potentially affect the City of Bowie. The meeting will also be broadcast on the Bowie Government Channel (Verizon 10/Comcast 71) and on the City website. Visit www.cityofbowie.org/maglev for links to more information about this project.

City Council Meeting Update

Items of note at upcoming City Council meetings include the following:

· June 5 – There will be an update provided on the Bowie Business Innovation Center, a report by the City’s lobbyists, and a discussion about proposed County legislation that would allow a medical cannabis dispensary as a permitted use in the Major Activity Center (M-A-C) zone. Bowie Town Center has this zoning designation and a company has already proposed the use at 4201 Northview Drive.

· June 19 – The Bowie Indoor Sports Facility and a proposed change to the types of uses permitted in the “flex space” buildings at Melford are on the agenda for discussion and review.

For information on the development items, please contact the Planning Department at 301-809-3047. For details on the other items, please call the City Manager’s Office at 301-809-3030.

Events

6/2 - 7/1 – “Mary Poppins” (Disney Musical) at Bowie Playhouse For tickets and information, visit www.2ndstarproductions.com or call 301-832-4819.

6/3 – Bowiefest 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. For information about Bowiefest, and the full schedule, go to www.cityofbowie.org/Bowiefest.

6/4 – Sunday Sunset Concert Series – 4TheRoad 7 - 8 p.m. at Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park. These family friendly concerts are free. They are canceled in case of inclement weather. For more information about summer concerts, please contact Matt Corley, Special Events Coordinator, at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.

6/5 – City Council Meeting 8 p.m. at City Hall.

6/6 – Bowie Senior Center Celebrates 40 Years! 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. All seniors are invited to the celebration featuring the Guava Jelly Band. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at 301-809-2300.

6/7 – Walk Wednesday at Whitemarsh Park 7 p.m. The group will park in the parking lot by the head of the trail and will plan to walk for approximately 40 minutes.

6/7 – Kenhill Center Stormwater Retrofits Stakeholders Meeting 7 p.m. at the Kenhill Center. The City will be constructing four stormwater retrofits at the Kenhill Center. They include three bioretention facilities adjacent to the athletic field and a rain garden with educational signage adjacent to the southern entrance at Kenhill Drive. At this meeting, the City's contractor will explain their designs and show photos of similar completed projects. There will also be an optional tour of the site. Residents will be able to make comments on the designs and ask questions about the proposed work. For more information contact Tiffany Wright at 301-809-3043 or twright@cityofbowie.org.

6/8 – County Planning Board Hearing on Bowie Marketplace Detailed Site Plan
10 a.m. at the County Service Building in Upper Marlboro.

6/10 – Saturday Concert Series – Graydog 4 - 6 p.m., Town Green Park, 9th Street (MD Route 564), Old Town Bowie. Concert is canceled in case of inclement weather.

6/11 – Sunday Sunset Concert Series – U.S. Air Force Max Impact 7 - 8 p.m. at Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park. Concert is canceled in case of inclement weather.

6/12 – SAGE Summer Classes Begin - Senior Center For more information, please contact the Senior Center at 301-809-2300.

6/14 – We All Scream for Ice Cream 1 - 3 p.m. at Belair Mansion. Make and sample ice cream. Free. Reservations required. For reservations and more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

6/14 – Walk Wednesday at the WB & A Trail 7 p.m. (on Racetrack Rd near Kimberwick Drive). The group will meet in the parking area and will walk for about 40 minutes.

6/17 – Saturday Concert Series – Off Track 4 - 6 p.m., Town Green Park, 9th Street (MD Route 564), Old Town Bowie. Concerts are canceled in case of inclement weather.

6/18 – Sunday Sunset Concert Series - The Baywinds Band 7 p.m. at Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park. Concert is canceled in case of inclement weather.

6/19 – Summer Indoor Walking 7:30 - 9 a.m. weekdays at the City Gym, beginning this week. For more information, please contact the City Gym at 301-809-2388.

6/19 – City Council Meeting 8 p.m. at City Hall.

6/20 – Kids Kaboose 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Bowie Railroad Museum. Railroad fun and games for youngsters ages 1 - 10. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

6/21 – Walk Wednesday at the Governor Bridge Trail 7 p.m. (7600 Governor Bridge Rd). The group will meet by the sign in the parking area before proceeding onto the trails. The walk will take 30 - 40 minutes at this location.

6/24 – Paper Shredding and Styrofoam Recycling 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Bowie High School parking lot. For information, contact the Public Works Department at 301-809-2344.

6/24 – National Capital Radio & Television Museum Open House 3 - 5 p.m. at Radio and Television Museum, 2608 Mitchellville Road. Free. For more information, please email kwhitehair@ncrtv.org or call 301-390-1020.

6/24 – Saturday Concert Series – Days of Vinyl 4 - 6 p.m., Town Green Park, 9th Street (MD Route 564), Old Town Bowie. Concert is canceled in case of inclement weather.

6/25 – June Jam Skateboard Competition at Allen Pond Park 12 to 6 p.m. All ages, all abilities can compete. Prizes of up to $1,000 will be awarded. Free to spectators. Competitors must pay $10 for Beginner and Intermediate Skaters and $20 for Advanced Skaters.

6/25 – Sunday Sunset Concert Series – The Young Senators Reloaded 7 - 8 p.m. at Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park. The concert is canceled in case of inclement weather.

6/27 – Time Travellers - Drop-In – Games From the Past 12 - 3 p.m. at Belair Mansion. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

6/28 – Walk Wednesday at Acorn Hill Park/Whitemarsh Park 7 p.m. (3209 Stonybrook Drive) - The group will meet at Acorn Hill Park and then walk up Stonybrook Drive to the entrance to the Whitemarsh Park trail. They will walk for about 40 minutes.

6/29 – Stable Stories for Little People 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Belair Stable. Ages 3 - 7. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.

6/30 – Deadline for Public Comment on Draft Updated Development Review Guidelines & Policies. The updated document will be presented to City Council at its July 3, 2017 meeting.

7/1 – Saturday Concert Series – Alan King 4 - 6 p.m., Town Green Park, 9th Street (MD Route 564), Old Town Bowie. Concerts is canceled in case of inclement weather.

7/2 – Sunday Sunset Concert Series – Big Band Theory of Baltimore 7 - 8 p.m. at Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park. The concert is canceled in case of inclement weather.

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