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Prince George's County Holds Super Spring Saturday
April 25 events include Bowie Food, Wine and Music Fest, Christmas in April, Clean Up Green Up, UMD's Maryland Day and more.
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On Saturday, Prince George’s County has myriad activities taking place, including the 27th annual Prince George’s County “Christmas in April,” the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works’ “Clean Up Green Up,” University of Maryland’s “Maryland Day,” and many more.
“It is around this time every year that Prince George’s County awakes from our long winter and our residents get out to volunteer in the thousands to improve their communities, explore family fun activities all around the County, and take part in events that demonstrate what an incredible community of neighbors we live amongst,” said County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “I hope that all Prince Georgians take advantage of these opportunities and join us at one of these many events throughout the day.”
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- Prince George’s County’s Christmas in April is a non-denominational volunteer organization that repairs the homes of senior citizens who are either low-income and/or physically challenged. Christmas in April culminates in a one-day repair effort; it relies on the community for support from volunteers to repair the homes, and seeks funding from businesses, corporations and individuals.
- Prince George’s County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation has organized community organizations, schools and businesses to join in the annual countywide Spring 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ on Saturday, April 25. Residents can beautify their neighborhoods by coming together for a day of cleaning, weeding, mulching and litter removal.
- The University of Maryland will host its 17th annual “Maryland Day” from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. The campus-wide celebration of innovation, creativity and academic excellence will offer more than 400 free events and exhibits that teach and inspire future innovators. Activities spanning the UMD campus will be divided into six neighborhoods, including AG Day Avenue, Arts Alley, Biz & Society Hill, Science & Tech Way, Sports & Rec Row, and Terp Town Center.
OTHER EVENTS TAKING PLACE SATURDAUY IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY:
7:15 AM-7:00 PM:
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JOHN WILKES BOOTH ESCAPE ROUTE TOURS
Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Rd.
Clinton, MD 20735
Follow the trail of President Lincoln’s assassin from Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. to his death near Port Royal, Virginia. Relax and enjoy the history and scenery on this 12-hour, fully narrated bus tour. Reservations and advanced payment required. ($)
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
MONTPELIER FESTIVAL OF HERBS, TEA AND THE ARTS
Celebrate spring at this whimsical festival! Hear live music, stroll among vendors of fine arts, handmade items and more, and see a variety of art exhibits. At this all-day festival, there’s never a shortage of things to do. Festival is free; tea is $13/person.
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
SHEARING AND FIBER DAY
Old Maryland Farm
301 Watkins Park Dr.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Join the workers at the Old Maryland Farm for their annual shearing of the sheep and llama. FREE
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Explore wildlife and nature at the open-house style annual event. Enjoy games, crafts a magic show and much more. FREE
10:00 AM
EARTH DAY ANACOSTIA RIVER CLEAN-UP
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Rd.
Bladensburg, MD 20710
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the Anacostia River. It will be a fun filled day of volunteering and family friendly activities.
11:00 AM-6:00 PM
SAVOR BOWIE FOOD, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bowie Town Center
15606 Emerald Way
Bowie, MD 20715
Join us for the first ever event at Bowie Town Center. Enjoy food and wine tastings, vendors, artisans, an antique car show, live entertainment and more. Benefiting “Concerts for Causes Inc., a non-profit organization raising funds to give musical instruments to students in underprivileged communities. Admission is FREE.
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