Bowie Insider Issue #334

💬 QOD, Be Winter-Ready, Keep Your Packages Safe, Deadline for Holiday House Decorating Contest, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Magic Elf Hunt 🗓️Events and Activities, 🤣Meme

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Bowie Insider
December 04, 2025

In this issue of the Bowie Insider…

💬 Quote of the Day
📰 Be Winter-Ready: Bowie’s Snow Plan and How You Fit In
📰 Keep Your Packages Safe
📰 Deadline: Let Your Home Shine in Bowie’s 2025 Holiday House Decorating Contest
📰 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
📰 Magic Elf Hunt is back at the Belair Mansion
🗓️ Events and Activities
🤣 Meme of the Day
📍 Having an Event? List it for free
📣 Local Business & Organization Spotlight Apply Here or Nominate one

Quote of the Day

Kindness is like snow — it beautifies everything it covers.” ~ Kahlil Gibran

Be Winter-Ready: Bowie’s Snow Plan and How You Fit In

City of Bowie Duties The City of Bowie handles snow removal on all streets it maintains. How the city responds depends on how much snow has fallen.

Resident Responsibilities

Before Snowfall: Move all vehicles off public streets so snow removal crews can work efficiently.

After Snowfall: Clear snow, sleet, and ice from sidewalks next to your home within 48 hours once the precipitation ends.

Less Than 2 Inches of Snow

When roads become slick, the city treats them with salt and/or sand.

Priority goes to main roads, steep hills, and streets with many intersections.

Flat roads, cul-de-sacs, and streets with fewer intersections are treated only during severe icing.

Some plowing may occur on priority routes if needed.

2 Inches or More of Snow

When snowfall hits two inches, full plowing begins citywide.

Plows start with main roads, then move to hilly areas and collector streets.

During heavy snow, plows stay on main routes until they’re manageable.

After that, they plow residential streets, cul-de-sacs, and flatter roads.

All streets are cleared by the end of operations.

Keep Your Packages Safe: Holiday Tips from Bowie Police

As holiday shopping ramps up, the Bowie Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert and take steps to prevent package theft. With more online deliveries expected, so-called “porch pirates” may be on the lookout for unattended packages.

To protect your deliveries, police recommend the following tips:

  • Schedule deliveries when you’re home, or have items shipped to a secure location.

  • Use tracking tools to monitor package arrivals.

  • Consider installing a doorbell camera or video surveillance system.

  • Request signature confirmation for high-value items.

  • Ask a trusted neighbor to hold packages if you’ll be away.

By staying proactive, residents can enjoy a safer, stress-free holiday season.

Deadline: Let Your Home Shine in Bowie’s 2025 Holiday House Decorating Contest

Is your home glowing, sparkling, and shimmering with holiday cheer? If your street looks a little like Whoville in December, then it’s time to show it off! The City of Bowie’s 2025 Holiday House Decorating Contest is officially open, and residents are invited to enter their most magical, festive displays by Thursday, December 4 at 5 p.m. Homes must be located within the municipal limits of Bowie to participate.

Mark your calendar for the holiday fun: Judging takes place on Wednesday, December 10, from 6–11 p.m., as the judges tour the city in search of Bowie’s brightest and most creative homes. Winners will be celebrated at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Bring on the sparkle, Bowie!

2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Celebrate the season on Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm. at the Bowie Senior Center (14900 Health Center Drive). This free event is open to the public and promises a joyful evening for families and community members of all ages.

🎅 Special Guests on Site Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will visit the event, brought by the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department, to meet local children and spread Christmas cheer throughout the evening.

🍔 Food and Drink Options Guests can enjoy food from Smash Up Burger and sip on hot drinks from Stony Man Coffee, both available on location for purchase.

🧺 Help Local Families To support those in need this holiday season, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations. All items collected will go to assist local families.

Magic Elf Hunt is back at the Belair Mansion

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