&gt;&gt;Want more news? <a href="https://link.patch.com/join/3-0-subscribe?list=US_MD_BOWIE_237" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get the daily Bowie email newsletter</a>.If your weekend plans call for drinks out with friends, better line up a designated driver.The <a href="http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2015/04/pgpd-to-conduct-sobriety-checkpoint.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Prince George's County Police Department will hold a sobriety checkpoint</a> on Friday, April 10, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.The officers will focus on the northern part of the county.The <a href="http://dui.drivinglaws.org/maryland.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">penalties</a> for a DUI or DWI in Maryland consist of potential jail time, fines, and a minimum of a 6-month license suspension.Photo Credit: PGPDSEE ALSO:<ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/police-issue-silver-alert-fort-washington-man-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Police Issue Silver Alert for Fort Washington Man</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/slain-census-office-security-guard-identified-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UPDATE: Slain Census Office Security Guard, Shooting Suspect Identified</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/driver-thrown-postal-truck-bowie-accident-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Driver Thrown from Postal Truck in Bowie Accident</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/driver-charged-stop-whining-fatal-hit-and-run-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Driver Charged in 'Stop Whining' Fatal Hit-and-Run</a></li></ul>

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If your weekend plans call for drinks out with friends, better line up a designated driver.The <a href="http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2015/04/pgpd-to-conduct-sobriety-checkpoint.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Prince George’s County Police Department will hold a sobriety checkpoint</a> on Friday, April 10, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The officers will focus on the northern part of the county.The <a href="http://dui.drivinglaws.org/maryland.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">penalties</a> for a DUI or DWI in Maryland consist of potential jail time, fines, and a minimum of a 6-month license suspension.

Photo Credit: PGPDSEE ALSO:

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Are you separated or divorced--or do you know someone who is walking through that difficult season?
Mount Jezreel Baptist Church invites you to experience DivorceCare, a ministry designed to offer hope, help, and healing during and after separation or divorce.
Registration is open for the Fall 2026 DivorceCare. The session runs for 13 weeks, from Monday, September 14 to Monday, December 7, from 7: 00 p.m. to 8:30 pm. All sessions are virtual, using ZOOM.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this supportive community, please register at: https://www.divorcecare.org/groups//304937

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Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA

Take
 a break from the chaos in the DMV &amp; dive into a chill day. Surround
 yourself with positive &amp; forward thinking people. Peace is inside. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C_4OTHyBIo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inner peace Video</a>
Washington
 is under tremendous pressure, political, professional and personal, and 
on September 20 the Inner Peace Summit is creating a free, one-day place
 for the DMV to decompress, experience practical tools for peace, and 
meet an unusual collection of voices from spirituality, wellness, public
 service and community life. 
Join us for the <a href="https://shorturl.at/B7Ezd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inner Peace Summit</a>,
 a transformative and interactive gathering where leaders, 
professionals, educators, public servants, families, students, faith 
communities, wellness advocates, and curious minds come together to 
discover practical tools for living with greater clarity, resilience, 
compassion, and purpose.
Join U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA); inspirational speaker, life coach and television personality Iyanla Vanzant; Leader of the Walk for Peace Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra; Director of the DMV Brahma Kumaris Sister Dr. Jenna; former WNBA player Valerie Still; classical sacred performance artist and sound healer Dr. Ivy Hylton; global motivational speaker Elisabeth Carson; Transformation Coach Kelle Jacob; Doctor Ayurvedic Medicine, Amita Jain; and so many more.
A day to experience various tools of peace in healthcare, politics, science, business, sports, fashion, media and much more!
Through
 inspiring MedTalks, Investment Peace Pitch, Immersive experience, Art 
and Peace, Ayurveda, Pranic healing sessions, beauty tips and book 
signings by some of your favorite authors.
All are welcome. Together, we can create a more peaceful self, a more compassionate community, and a brighter future for all.
One Person. One Family. One Community. One Peace!
Host Sister Dr. Jenna
 is a spiritual mentor, author, radio and TV personality, and speaker. 
She is the director of the Washington DC Branch of the Brahma Kumaris 
and founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in Maryland and 
Chantilly, VA. She has been featured on magazine covers, appeared on The
 Real Housewives of Atlanta, and was honored with the Presidential 
Lifetime Achievement Award for National Community Service. She also 
presented the “Illuminating the Light Within” fashion show for the Paris
 2024 Olympics. For more on Sister Jenna visit the Meditation Museum.
<a href="https://shorturl.at/B7Ezd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FREE EVENT - Registration Required at</a> <a href="https://www.meditationmuseum.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.meditationmuseum.org</a>

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WATJazz Presents the W. Allen Taylor Quintet
There’s nothing quite like live jazz when the vocalist, the band, and the room are all in sync. The W. Allen Taylor Quintet is bringing that experience to Takoma Station Tavern for an exhilarating evening of classic straight-ahead jazz. Taylor will celebrate the rich tradition of jazz vocals while bringing his own distinctive sound and personality to the stage. Expect sophisticated musicianship, infectious energy, and the kind of musical moments that can only happen live.
And yes, they WILL be swingin’!
Meet W. Allen Taylor
W. Allen Taylor is a jazz vocalist whose sound blends originality with the elegance, spontaneity, and storytelling of jazz’s golden age. A former winner of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Jazz Search West Competition, Taylor draws inspiration from an extraordinary lineage of vocal artists, including Jon Hendricks, Al Jarreau, Betty Carter, Nat King Cole, and Mark Murphy. Those influences come together in a performance style that honors the jazz tradition with a deep respect of its history.
The Historic Takoma Station Tavern
Takoma Station Tavern has long been part of the Washington, D.C. area's live-music landscape, showcasing exceptional musicians and giving audiences the opportunity to experience them up close. Come early, enjoy the food and beverages, settle in with friends, and experience the electricity that happens when great musicians take the stage in a room built for live music.
The venue is within walking distance of the Takoma Metro Station, with free street parking nearby.
Tickets: $20 - in Advance / $25 - at the Door
Get your tickets, bring your people, and come ready to swing with the W. Allen Taylor Quintet.
For a taste of his music, visit: <a href="https://wallentaylor.hearnow.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wallentaylor.hearnow.com</a>
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Join the Anacostia Watershed Society this fall as we return to the river,&nbsp;gathering to celebrate the progress we’ve made together and the growing community dedicated to restoring and protecting the Anacostia and its surrounding watershed.&nbsp;
This exclusive evening brings together friends, partners, and supporters who share our passion and commitment to the river. We’ll celebrate another year of progress, honor individuals that make a lasting impact on our watershed, and highlight the collective power of a community that keeps showing up for the Anacostia River. <a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/FWENoeEtckWXNpjtGOpQ_w2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP &amp; Secure your tickets today!</a>

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