Farmers' Market, Backyard Tour, June Jam: Weekend Events in Bowie

Bowie’s Sunday Sunset concert series this weekend features the Baywinds Band. Here’s what’s happening in town.

June 13 – Backyard Habitat Tour

Are you familiar with the Backyard Habitat program in Bowie? Have you wanted to certify your yard, but you’re just not sure where to begin? Come to the fourth annual Bowie Gardens 4 Wildlife Backyard Habitat Tour. Each year, a few residents open their yards and habitats to the public to show how they are providing food, water and shelter for wildlife. They are available to talk about what has and has not worked for them and are happy to provide guidance on how to get started in your own backyard. Also, if you haven’t certified your yard as a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Wildlife Habitat yet, now is a great time. Usually, it costs $20 to certify your yard, but the City is reimbursing the certification fee for up to 50 homeowners. Visit www.cityofbowie.org/habitat for a map of tour stops and the times each resident is available, and to obtain details about NWF certification reimbursement. For more information, contact Watershed Manager Tiffany Wright at twright@cityofbowie.org 301-809-3043.

6/14 – Farmers’ Market in the Bowie High parking lot, 8 a.m. to noon.

6/14 – June Jam Skate Competition All day event at Bowie Skate Park at Allen Pond Park. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the competition begins at noon. For more information, visit www.cityofbowie.org/skatepark or call 301-809-3076 or email Matt Reno at mreno@cityofbowie.org.

6/14 – Sunday Sunset Concert Series – The Baywinds Band at Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park, 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening. Please note: the Flag Day Program scheduled for 6 p.m. has been canceled.

Job Vacancy

Building Maintenance Worker I – Community Services Department; Deadline: 6/23/2015. Details at www.cityofbowie.org/jobs

City Council Meeting

City Council will hold a Regular Meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 15th in the Council Chambers at City Hall. View the agenda at http://www.cityofbowie.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/417?html=true