Bowie Insider Issue #144

Get Active with Drop-In Pickleball at Bowie City Gym

The Bowie City Gym offers "Drop-in Pickleball" sessions, held weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recognized as America's fastest-growing sport, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, attracting players of all ages. The gym provides a welcoming atmosphere where members and guests can compete against opponents of similar skill levels, ensuring fun and challenging games. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, the vibrant community and supportive environment make every session enjoyable. With its growing popularity, Drop-in Pickleball at the Bowie City Gym is the perfect way to stay active, meet new friends, and experience the excitement of this dynamic sport.

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Start Your Own Book Club with Book Discussion Kits

Start your own book club with our book discussion kits! Available for a seven-week checkout with an adult library card, each kit is limited to one per person. Inside, you'll find ten copies of the selected book neatly packed in a durable tote bag, along with a sign-out sheet to help you track which members have taken a copy.

Additionally, you can access discussion guides featuring information about the author and title, suggested similar reads, and a feedback form.

Some of the books included are:

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Today is the last day of school for Prince George’s County Students

The Top 20 School Acceptances for PGCPS Graduates

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June 13

• Platinum Film: Summer of Soul Prince George's Publick Playhouse Age: Ages 60 & Better 11:00AM - 12:30PM

• Frankie Beverly @ Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster St

  Baltimore 7:30PM - 9:00PM

• The Blackbyrds Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St

  Annapolis 7:30 - 9:00 PM

June 14

• Kids Kaboose at Old Bowie Welcome Center Old Town Bowie Welcome Center 8614 Chestnut Avenue Bowie 10:30AM-11:30AM

• Movies in the Park: Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 7:30PM - 10:00PM

• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Jonathon Heyward - The Pine Of Rome 1212 Cathedral St Baltimore,

June 15

• Father's Day Car Show, St. Matthew's United Methodist Church14900 Annapolis Rd Bowie 9:00AM

• Paper Shredding & Styrofoam Recycling Event, Public Works Department - Solid Waste/Recycling Parking Lot 16500 Annapolis Roa Bowie 8:00AM - 2:00PM

• Save The Monarchs Seminar, Patuxent Nursery 2410 Crain Highway Bowie, 10:00AM - 10:30AM

• City of Bowie Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Festival Allen Pond Park 3330 Northview Dr. Bowie 11:00AM - 5:00PM

• Father's Day Bike Ride by Capital Region Cycling Network 8:30AM

• Dreamgirls presented by 2nd Star Productions, The Bowie Playhouse 16500 White Marsh Park Dr, Bowie Various shows

• 2024 Spring Concert ESTHER, Bowie State University Fine & Performing Arts Building Jericho Park Rd, Bowie 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

June 16

• Farmers' Market, Bowie High School parking lot, 15200 Annapolis Road Bowie 8:00AM - 12:00PM

• 2024 Summer Sunset Concert Series - Good Kemistry (R&B) Allen Pond Park 3330 Northview Drive Bowie 6:00PM

June 17

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

• Kickoff Summer Prince George's, South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Road Bowie 3:00PM - 5:00PM

• Regular City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers

  15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

June 18

• Senior Program: Juneteenth Celebration Camp Springs Glee Club, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Drive Bowie 12:30PM - 1:30PM

• Strategies to Help Enhance Your Job Search, South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Road Bowie 1:00PM - 3:00PM

• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) Program Event, City of Bowie Police Department Training Room 15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie 2:00PM - 3:00PM

• Juneteenth: Ms. Story's Living History, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie 5:30PM - 7:30PM

• Green Bowie Speaks: A Virtual Environmental Town Hall,

  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location https://bowie.fyi/GBspeaks2024

June 19

• City of Bowie offices are closed

• Juneteenth Pop-Up Celebration, City Chef Bar & Grill

  6796 Laurel - Bowie Road Bowie 1:00PM - 6:00PM

• "BROADWAY IN BLACK" CSAA Presents - 2024 Fundraiser Showcase Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie 7:00PM

• Paint and Sip-Wooden Coasters, Courtyard by Marriott Bowie

  16800 Science Drive Bowie 7:00PM - 9:00PM

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