Here's What's Happening in Bowie in the Month of November

BOWIE, MD — With Halloween and Election Day behind us, our thoughts now turn to the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, and all that activities that often accompany it. Here's what's going on in Bowie over the next few weeks, according to a statement from the city.

Nov. 12 - 100 Games for Going Green

"Recycling can be fun! Come to the 100 Games for Going Green Centennial Event on November 12 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Bowie Gym. Youth will use recyclable materials and turn them into different kinds of game balls. The balls then will be used to play 100 games during the day. There will be 80 individual challenge games and 20 group games. Games are designed for ages 3 to 10. Material offerings of yarn, 5-inch square fabric remnants, 5-inch lengths of narrow fabric (1 to 2 inches wide), stuffing to make sock balls, plastic grocery bags, and newspapers are much appreciated. To sign up or to donate materials, contact John Dutrow at 301-325-9166 or John.Dutrow@verizon.net. This event is hosted by the Community Recreation, Green Team, and Environmental Advisory Committees. For more information, contact Kristin Larson at klarson@cityofbowie.org or 301-809-3044."

Nov. 15 - Public Hearing on Residential Housing at Bowie Marketplace

"On November 15, 2016 at 7 p.m. at City Hall there will be a hearing before the Bowie Advisory Planning Board on the apartments proposed to be built at the rear of Bowie Marketplace. For more information, contact the City’s Planning Department at 301-809-3047 or visit the City’s website at www.cityofbowie.org/marketplace."

Nov. 24 and 25 - Thanksgiving

Everything is closed in Bowie and there is no refuse or recycling collection. Collection will resume on the next regularly scheduled day.

Nov. 26 - Taste of the Past at Belair Mansion

"12 - 4 p.m. at Belair Mansion. Sample heritage holiday goodies. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org. It’s also a great day to shop at the Mansion gift shop as all purchases will be 20% off."

Nov. 27 - Trainspotting Day at Bowie Railroad Museum

"10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bowie Railroad Museum. AMTRAK’s busiest day of the year – heavy rail traffic and unusual rail cars. Visit with Santa. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org."

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