Bowie Insider Issue #232

Weather, Inspirational Quote, Bowie Police & Fountain Community Enrichment Join Forces, Calling All Halloween Fans, CIAA Women’s Flag Football, Things to Do, Meme of the Day

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Bowie Insider
October 16, 2024

In this issue of the Bowie Insider…

💬 Quote of the Day
📰 Bowie Police and Fountain Community Enrichment Join Forces for Annual Grocery Giveaway
📰 Calling All Halloween Fans: Help Us Find Bowie’s Most Spooktacular Home!
📰 Women’s Flag Football Coming to the CIAA in 2025
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Quote of the Day

“Participate in life instead of just watching it pass you by.”

— Lindsey Wonderson

Bowie Police and Fountain Community Enrichment Join Forces for Annual Grocery Giveaway

Image Credit: Bowie Police Department via X

The City of Bowie Police Department partnered with Fountain Community Enrichment Inc. to host an annual grocery giveaway, benefiting local residents. Held at Police Headquarters, the event brought together officers and community members in a show of support and service. Officers assisted in distributing groceries to families in need, ensuring that everyone left with essential items to help ease the burden of food insecurity.

This event not only provided tangible resources but also fostered a stronger connection between the Police Department and the Bowie community. Through initiatives like this, the department demonstrates its ongoing commitment to giving back and building trust with the citizens it serves. The partnership with Fountain Community Enrichment Inc. highlights the power of collaboration in addressing local needs and creating positive change in Bowie.

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Calling All Halloween Fans: Help Us Find Bowie’s Most Spooktacular Home!

Get ready, Bowie! Halloween is almost here, and the houses in our community are coming alive with creepy, creative decorations. From glowing pumpkins to life-sized witches, and haunted graveyards, Bowie’s neighborhoods are stepping up their Halloween game this year. As you drive or walk around town, you’ll spot houses decked out in eerie lights, inflatable monsters, and more spine-chilling surprises. It’s a true Halloween spectacle, perfect for families looking to enjoy some festive frights.

Now, we need your help! Do you know of a house in Bowie that’s taking Halloween decorations to the next level? Whether it’s an all-out haunted yard, creepy crawlies hanging from trees, or a giant skeleton guarding the front door, we want to hear about it! Share your favorite decked-out homes with us, and we’ll feature the best ones. Let’s see who’s got the spookiest house in Bowie this year!

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Women’s Flag Football Coming to the CIAA in 2025

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is set to launch a women’s flag football program in spring 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for women’s collegiate sports. This initiative will provide female athletes with more opportunities to compete at a high level, while also expanding the range of sports offered by the CIAA.

Flag football, growing in popularity across the country, will bring fresh energy to the CIAA’s athletic landscape, giving young women a chance to showcase their athleticism, teamwork, and passion for the game. The league plans to partner with the NFL to help promote and develop the program, further boosting its visibility and support.

This new addition reflects the CIAA’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusivity and growth within women’s sports, providing more opportunities for student-athletes to thrive both on and off the field.

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Build Scarecrows, Decorate Pumpkins, and More at Patuxent Nursery’s Fun Weekend

Image Credit: Patuxent Nursery

Join in the fun of Kid’s Weekend of Fun at Patuxent Nursery in Bowie on October 19th and 20th! This FREE event is filled with exciting activities for kids of all ages. The fun kicks off with the Duck Pond, where children can fish for ducks and win prizes. Throughout the weekend, kids can get hands-on with the Build Your Own Scarecrow activity—just bring old clothes, and we’ll provide the straw. They can also unleash their creativity by purchasing a pumpkin and decorating it at the Sticker Your Pumpkins station, available all day long.

To make the weekend even sweeter, enjoy delicious popcorn and cider throughout the event.

As a special highlight, children’s author Cheryl Bogardus will join us on Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm. She will be selling her books and hosting a chapter reading from 12 pm to 1 pm. Don’t miss this weekend of fall family fun at Patuxent Nursery!

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