Bowie Insider - Issue #108

Join Bowie’s Movement: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Makes a Difference

Bowie’s "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" program stands as a beacon of communal strength and kindness. Here, residents embody the true essence of neighborhood spirit, coming together to uplift and support one another through thick and thin.

Whether it's helping an elderly neighbor with yard work, offering rides to those without transportation, or organizing food drives for families in need, the residents of Bowie demonstrate time and again that together, they can make a profound impact. The program not only assists those in immediate need but also knits the community closer, fostering friendships and understanding across different walks of life.

Every action, big or small, sends a powerful message of hope and solidarity. Through Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Bowie has transformed the simple concept of lending a hand into a vibrant, ongoing movement of care and empathy. It's a reminder that in Bowie, nobody is a stranger, and every resident is part of a larger, caring family. Let's keep the spirit alive: neighbor helping neighbor, heart touching heart.

For more information on how you can help

"Community Matters" With Police Chief Dwayne A. Preston Today

Come meet members of the Chief Preston’s Command Staff and get information on crime in the City of Bowie. Join our fellow members of the community to ask questions and share information on keeping our city safe.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00PM

Keep Your Furry Friends Safe: Celebrate Pet ID Week

Pet ID Week is an essential observance that shines a spotlight on the importance of pet identification. Every year, countless pets go missing, and proper identification can be the key to their safe return. During this week, pet owners are encouraged to ensure their animals have up-to-date ID tags and are microchipped. Microchipping is a simple, relatively painless process that can significantly increase the chances of a lost pet being reunited with its owner. Veterinarians and pet advocacy groups often offer discounts on microchipping services during Pet ID Week. Additionally, the week serves as a reminder to check that all registration information is current and accurate. Pet owners are also advised to consider other forms of identification, such as GPS collars, which can track a pet’s location in real time. Celebrating Pet ID Week helps raise awareness about these vital tools, helping to keep our beloved pets safe and secure.

For Information on Pet Licensing in Bowie

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April 24

• Fairy Tale Fun At Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive

  Bowie, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• "Community Matters" With Police Chief Dwayne A. Preston, Fairmont At South Lake 620 Fairmont Drive Bowie 7:00PM - 9:00PM

• Volunteers Needed to Help Transplant Pollinator Seedlings, Kenhill Center near the community garden 2614 Kenhill Dr Bowie, MD 20715 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Teen Action Group (TAG), South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Rd Bowie 4:30PM - 5:30PM

• Retirement in Uncertain Markets, Rip's Country Inn 3809 Crain Hwy, Bowie, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

• Broadway Song and Dance - Presented by ArtStream South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Rd Bowie 3:30 - 5:00 PM

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

April 25

• Pollinator Garden Cleanup at the Kenhill Center, Kenhill Center 2614 Kenhill Drive Bowie, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie 2:15PM - 2:45PM

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3, South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Road Bowie 11:00AM - 11:30AM

• AARP Smart Driver Course™, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr Bowie, 9:45AM to 3:00PM

• Retirement In Uncertain Markets, Rip's Country Inn 3809 Crain Highway Bowie 6:30PM - 8:30PM

April 26

• Low Keys at Old Bowie Town Grille, Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave Bowie 7:00PM - 10:00PM

• Bond Academy Conference, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie 8:00AM

• DOPE LOVE Listening Party, 5 Sisters Restaurant12617 Laurel - Bowie Road Laurel 6:00PM - 9:00PM

• "Shadow Hour" at Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park 16500 Whitemarsh Park Drive Bowie 8:00PM

• On Kee Jazz Presents: Jazz in the Black Box, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie 7:00PM

April 27

• Walk MS: Bowie 2024, Bowie Town Center 1506 Emerald Way Bowie 9:00

• SAT Prep Bootcamp, South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Road Bowie 10:30AM - 1:30PM

• Tai Chi at Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie 10:00AM

• The Ultimate Home Buyer & Seller Brunch & Learn, Century 21 Envision 1318 Crain Highway Bowie 11:00AM - 12:30PM

• Brick & Stone Masons and PCC, IMI/BAC John J Flynn International Training Center 17101 Science Drive, Bowie 6:30AM - 2:30PM

• Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie various show times

April 28

• 2024 Unicorn Festival at The Big Purple Barn, Inc, 6407 Hillmeade Road, Bowie April 28th 2024 • 11:00AM

• "Shadow Hour", Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park

  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Bowie State Athletics 2024 Athletic Banquet, Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex 14000 Jericho Park Rd Bowie 2PM-5PM

April 29

• EARLY morning run - Bowie 15480 Annapolis Rd Bowie 5:30AM

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

• 'Talk. They Hear You', Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness, Lecturer Richard Moody Jr., Kenhill Center multipurpose room 2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie 6:30PM - 8:30PM

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