Issue #060

_{Do you really live in the City of Bowie? Check your address}

The City of Bowie's Address and Residency Check Tool is a pioneering tool is enhancing community engagement and simplifying municipal processes. Designed to streamline the verification of addresses and residency, this innovative online resource ensures that residents can easily access city services, school enrollments, and zoning information with just a few clicks. Its user-friendly interface and real-time updates reflect Bowie's dedication to leveraging technology for the betterment of its community, fostering a more connected and informed populace. This tool not only simplifies bureaucratic processes but also strengthens the bond between the city and its residents, showcasing Bowie's forward-thinking approach to municipal governance.

➡️ Check your address

Middle School Night at Bowie City Gym

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Bowie State University Shatters Fundraising Goals with Historic $50 Million Campaign

Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest HBCU, has significantly exceeded its fundraising goals with the "BSU Bold: The Campaign for Excellence," raising $50 million and concluding almost three years ahead of schedule. This achievement has dramatically increased the university's endowment from $7 million to $40 million, a 500% growth, with major contributions from entities like Adobe, Baltimore Gas and Electric, and the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation. Under President Dr. Aminta Breaux's leadership, the initiative has bolstered support for making higher education more accessible and reducing student debt. The funds are earmarked to enhance academic offerings and student services in areas like nursing, teacher education, computer science, and cybersecurity, aiming to attract a diverse student body and meet workforce needs. This surge in support has also led to growth in enrollment from 2017 to 2022. Moving forward, Bowie State plans to continue expanding its initiatives and partnerships, solidifying its leadership among HBCUs and demonstrating the impact of community and corporate support in advancing education.

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Question: What natural feature, spanning over two miles in length, offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and hiking in Bowie, Maryland?

March 3

• "Tales from the Soul"a soul-stirring evening with soprano Denique Isaac, Christian Community Presbyterian Church, 3120 Belair Drive Bowie, MD, 4:00pm

• YSL Lipstick Making Class, 3851 Evergreen Pkwy Ste 14, Bowie, MD 20716 12:00pm - 2:00pm

March 4

• Hearts and Frosting Mommy and Me Cake Decorating Class, Bowie Town Center, Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716 11:30am - 1:30pm

March 5

• Celebrate Women’s history month with an Uncle Nearest whiskey dinner 15501 Annapolis Rd Ste. 300, Bowie, MD 6:00pm-8:00pm

March 8

• Kids Kaboose at Old Bowie Welcome Center, Old Town Bowie Welcome Center 8614 Chestnut Avenue Bowie, MD 20715

March 8 - 9

• 2024 Student Adlerian Society SAS Conference, Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie 10:00am - 4:00pm

March 9

• Mardi Gras PARTY with Slim Thicck Fit, Fitness 4 Less, Laurel - Bowie Road, Bowie 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Unstoppable You Conference, Boswell Hall 6111 Columbian Way Bowie, MD 20715. 10:30am - 4:00pm

• Nitro Flag Football Tournament 8311 Race Track Rd, Bowie, MD 20715 8:00am

March 15

• Middle School Night, City of Bowie Gymnasium 4100 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716 7:00pm - 9:00pm

• Senior Program: St. Patrick's Day Party, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie 1:00pm - 2:00pm

March 16

• Bowie Arts Committee Spring Arts and Crafts Market, Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie, 9:00am - 2:00pm

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Call for Businesses - We want to put your name on the Bowie Insider Prize Wheel

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We are looking for business to join in on the fun of the Bowie Insider Prize Wheel where we will be picking names, using our Facebook page, for entrants to win cool prizes. Reach out to us for more information.

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Answer to Local Trivia: The Patuxent River, which runs through Bowie, Maryland, offers various recreational activities including fishing, boating, and hiking along its shores and trails.