Bowie Insider - Issue #087

Nature’s Oasis: How Parks Are Shaping Healthier Communities

The inception of Take a Walk in the Park Day was primarily aimed at rekindling our connection with nature. While the manifold advantages of walking, from its health to therapeutic benefits, are well-documented, they often go unnoticed. Recent studies underscore that individuals who make routine visits to parks exhibit markedly improved mental and physical health. Furthermore, research suggests that proximity to parks enhances neighborly relations among diverse communities.

Evidence indicates a significant correlation between one's living environment and their behavior; residents of apartment complexes overlooking greenery tend to display lesser aggression compared to their counterparts in purely urban settings devoid of natural vistas. The modern lifestyle's shift towards more confined living spaces has inadvertently led to a diminished interaction with the natural world, adversely impacting our physical, spiritual, and communal health.

Historically, human life was deeply intertwined with the outdoors, thriving amidst forests and wilderness. However, as societal progress marches on, the essence and importance of parks as a sanctuary amidst our bustling lives become ever more critical. On Take a Walk in the Park Day, it's a moment to reflect on parks not just as recreational spaces, but as vital components of our wellbeing and communal harmony, serving as nature's gift for communal enjoyment and reflection.

Bowie has plenty of parks that will allow you to reconnect with nature, here are just a few where the trails will help you get plenty of steps in.

Allen Pond Park 3330 Northview Drive Bowie, MD 20716

Whitemarsh Park 100 White Marsh Park Drive Bowie, MD 20715

Town Center Park 3612 Mitchellville Road Bowie, MD 20716

Bowie State's Pioneer: Don S. S. Goodloe's Enduring Legacy

As we drive on Laurel Bowie Road, we pass a historic place at 9300 Laurel Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD 20720; it is the Don S. S. Goodloe House.

The Don S. S. Goodloe House, built in the Colonial Revival style during 1915-1916 and notable for its historical connection to Don Speed Smith Goodloe, Maryland's pioneering principal of Bowie State University, symbolizes a significant era in African American education. Goodloe, who led the school from 1911 to 1921, faced and overcame the challenge of insufficient state funding by personally ensuring that his students had housing, a feat accomplished by constructing this spacious home. Designed by African American architect John A. Moore, the Goodloe House not only served as a residence but also as a student dormitory, furthering Goodloe's commitment to education. Remaining as the sole building from the university's early years, it now functions as the Goodloe Alumnihouse. Its historical importance was recognized with a National Register of Historic Places listing in 1988, preserving its legacy for future generations.

Eggs-traordinary Traditions: The Symbolism of Easter Eggs Explained

Easter eggs, vibrant symbols of renewal and life, intriguingly intertwine with the Easter tradition. This custom, rooted in ancient practices, embodies the resurrection theme central to Easter. Initially, eggs, emblematic of new life, were painted with bright colors to echo spring's rejuvenation and fertility. As Christianity spread, these colorful eggs were woven into Easter celebrations, representing Jesus Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life. Today, Easter egg hunts and decorations continue this joyful tradition, uniting communities in a festive embrace of renewal. This enduring custom enriches Easter with a layer of cultural heritage, blending historical significance with contemporary celebration.

March 30

Easter Eggstravaganza 2024, 12416 Sussex Ln Bowie, 2pm

Community Day: Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt 12320 Pleasant Prospect Bowie, MD 2:30 - 7:00 PM

March 31

Easter Brunch 6600 Laurel - Bowie Rd, Bowie 1:45pm

Easter Service "Risen and Running!" 6510 Laurel - Bowie Rd Bowie, MD 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Do you have any Easter traditions? Do you decorate eggs with your children?

Correction - The Bowie City Council meetings are held in person at Bowie City Hall 15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie, MD 20716, in the City Council Chambers.

The next meeting is on April 1, 2024, at 8:00pm. During Citizen Participation and Public Hearings the public can participate.

More more meeting information

Read the Meeting Agenda

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Prince George’s County Schools - Spring Break March 25 - April 1

April 2 - Virtual Learning for Prince George’s County Schools

March 30

• Community Day: Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, The Country Club At Woodmore 12320 Pleasant Prospect, Bowie 10:30am - 3pm

• Easter Eggstravaganza 2024, Grace Baptist Church Sussex Ln, Bowie, MD 20715,

• Easter Bunny Egg Hunt & Photos, Old Glory Harley-Davidson 11800 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 11am

• HOTWORX Founding Members Meet & Greet, 6105 Highbridge Rd. Bowie 11am-2pm

• Test and Tune Autocross (Afternoon event) Prince George's Stadium, Bowie 12pm - 3pm

• Joe Clair and Friends Presents: Bangin in Bowle, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 7pm and 9:30pm

March 31

• Community Day: Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, The Country Club At Woodmore 12320 Pleasant Prospect, Bowie 10:30am - 3pm

• Village Baptist Church Sunrise Service in parking lot, 1950 Mitchellville Rd. Bowie 6:30am

April 1

• Bowie City Council Meeting, 8pm The meeting is in person at Bowie City Hall 15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie, MD 20716, in the City Council Chambers.

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2, South Bowie Branch Library 15301 Hall Rd 11:00 - 11:30am

• MAAC Area 3 Senatorial Forum, Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Rd Bowie, 7 - 9pm

April 2

• EARLY morning run 15480 Annapolis Rd, Bowie 5:30am

• Needlework Social South Bowie Branch Library, 15301 Hall Rd

  2 - 4 PM

April 3

• Wednesday Night Classic Jam Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave Bowie, MD 7:00pm

• Annual Action Plan Public Meeting #2, City of Bowie 7pm-8pm

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