Bowie Insider Issue #182

Building Confidence and Resilience: The Bowie Teen Mentoring Program

Are you eager to give back to the Bowie community and positively impact a young person's life? Then consider becoming a Bowie Mentor.

The Bowie Teen Mentoring Program (TMP) connects adult volunteers with students from Bowie High School and 8th graders from Samuel Ogle and Benjamin Tasker Middle Schools. Mentors and students meet weekly during lunch, fostering voluntary and mutually beneficial relationships. These regular meetings cultivate positive connections that can significantly impact a teen’s high school journey, personal life, and the broader community. By participating in TMP, students receive stable, caring support from adult mentors, boosting their confidence and resilience. The program's success lies in the dedication and voluntary involvement of both mentors and mentees, creating a nurturing environment for personal growth and development.

More information about becoming a Bowie Mentor

City of Bowie August Video Spotlight

Discovering Ancestry: Community Research Event on Family Roots

Are you passionate about descendant research? Join Karen Pearson, Collette (Spriggs) Harris, Ed Spriggs, Jordan Moore Jackson, Denise Barton, and Queen descendants as they team up to explore family connections within the African American community. Their research focuses on surnames like Spriggs, Stewart, Barton, Diggs, Weldon, Johnson, Duckett, Clark, Queen, and Norris, tracing roots back to White Marsh and Sacred Heart Church in Prince George’s County. Participants are encouraged to share any information they may have to help uncover more about their shared heritage.

This is a free event at the Marietta House Museum on August 7, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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Experience the Spirit: Bowie State's 2024 Football Game Themes Announced

Bowie State University announced the highly anticipated themes for the 2024 football season! This year's lineup promises an unforgettable experience for fans, students, and alumni alike. Each home game will feature a unique and electrifying theme, from Homecoming Extravaganza to Blackout Night, Spirit Day, and Fan Appreciation Week. These events are designed to unite the community, ignite school spirit, and create lasting memories.

Special performances, interactive activities, and themed giveaways will enhance the excitement, making every game day an event to remember. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the Bulldogs' thrilling journey this season. Mark your calendars, wear your school colors, and get ready to cheer Bowie State to victory in an atmosphere of unparalleled excitement and camaraderie!

Get full details on the game themes at BSU

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August 7

• Skate in the SHADE, Bowie Ice Arena 3330 Northview Drive Bowie 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Old Bowie Farmers' Market, Wednesday Nights, will be held at the City of Bowie Parking Lot on Railroad Avenue 4:00pm - 7:00pm

August 8

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3, South Bowie 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie 11:00am - 11:30am

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 10:15am - 10:45am

• Justin Taylor Watkins, Park Plaza 50 Watkins Park Dr Upper Marlboro 7:00pm

• ZD Dance Academy Presents: KaleiDANCEscope Summer Showcase, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 7:00pm

• Arts Committee Meeting, Virtual meeting 7:30pm - 8:30pm

August 9

• Senior Program: Ice Cream Social, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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

• Skate in the SHADE, Bowie Ice Arena 3330 Northview Drive Bowie 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Tai Chi at Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Road Bowie 6:30pm - 8:00pm

August 10

• Weed Warrior Workday, Whitemarsh Park 16500 Whitemarsh Drive

  Bowie 9:00am - 12:00pm

• Board Game Fun, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 10:30am - 12:30pm

• Miss Utility Touch A Truck, Prince Georges Baysox Stadium 4101 Crain Highway Bowie 4:30pm - 6:30pm

• The Paulverizers @ Old Bowie Town Grille 8604 Chestnut Ave. Bowie 6:30pm

• Summer Concert Series by Concerts for Causes Inc. & Mayor Tim Adams Bowie Town Center 15606 Emerald Way Bowie 7:00pm - 9:00pm

August 11

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

• UNITY DAY 2024: A Community Event at Bowie Baysox Stadium, Bowie Baysox Stadium, Prince George's Stadium, 4101 Crain Hwy, Bowie, 11:30am - 7:00pm

• Summer Sunset Concert Series - The Hubcaps (Classic Rock), Allen Pond Park 3330 Northview Drive Bowie 6:00pm - 8:00pm

August 12

• Kids Summer Art Class, Courtyard by Marriott Bowie, 16800 Science Drive, Bowie 10:00am - 12:00pm

• Senior Program: Chronic Pain Management Program, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie 10:00am - 12:30pm

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

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