The City of Bowie has released their monthly Bowie News Flash publication containing Bowie related news and list of events for June. See the full text below.
Bowie News Flash
June 2010 Bowie Business Incubator
The City of Bowie and Bowie State University’s College of Business are working together to establish the Bowie Business Innovation Center, to be housed at Bowie State University. The Center will help nurture new businesses in the Bowie area. A briefing for entrepreneurs, early stage companies, and home-based businesses will be held at City Hall on June 25th from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Those interested in attending should email John H. King, City of Bowie Economic Development Director at jhking@cityofbowie.org.
Bowie Police Add Speed Camera Location
During the week of June 7th, speed cameras will begin operating on Belair Drive, near the Belair Annex to Bowie High School. With the new cameras on Belair Drive and the ones that have been in place since mid-April on Northview Drive, the Bowie Police now have two locations in the City where they are using cameras to help control vehicular speeds in school zones. More locations are planned. Speed cameras are in operation throughout the year, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. For more information about this program, please contact the Bowie Police Department at 301-575-2480 or visit the Police Department page on the City website.
National Anthem and “Voice of Bowie” Auditions
The City will hold auditions to perform at City-sponsored events on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in the Studio at City Hall. Auditions to sing the National Anthem will be held from 7 - 8 p.m. Auditions to be the “Voice of Bowie” will be held from 8 - 9 p.m. Appointments can be made by contacting 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org. Walk-ins are welcome; however, you must sign up before 7 p.m.
Changes and Upgrades are in the Works for Allen Pond Park and Whitemarsh Park
After eight months of hard work and input from the community and staff, the City's consultant has finalized a Master Plan for Allen Pond Park. The plan proposes several significant changes to the park. The timetable for implementation of the plan will be set by the City Council. The plan may be viewed at www.cityofbowie.org/Parks/allen_pond_masterplan.asp.
Work on a plan for Whitemarsh Park is also underway. The 18-member Master Plan Steering Committee expects to hold a community meeting in late July to accept public comment on the conceptual plans being developed. Updates on formulation of that plan may be viewed at www.cityofbowie.org/Parks/whitemarsh_masterplan.asp.
Students Invited to Compete in City Poster and Photography Contests Two art contests are currently available to Bowie students. “Bowie Recycles” is the theme for the 2010 Poster Contest. Students are encouraged to think of ways to recycle and then to visually represent their “green thinking”. “What I Did During My Vacation” is the theme for the 2010 Photography Contest. Students are invited to submit photos they took during a vacation away or at home (including the winter snowstorms) over the past year. The deadline for the poster contest is June 23rd and the photography contest deadline is July 16th. Information about both contests is available on the city website or by calling 301-575-5601.
City Beautification Awards
The City is accepting nominations for the 15th Annual Beautification Awards. Anyone can nominate a home or townhouse, business, school, or specialty garden. The nominated locations must be within the corporate limits of Bowie. Nominations must be submitted by June 25, 2010. For more information or to obtain a nomination form, visit the City website or contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or email mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
Grants
The City of Bowie offers a variety of grants to assist residents and organizations. There are Education Grants given to schools and organizations that enrich the learning opportunities of students attending eligible schools in Bowie, Community Outreach Grants for organizations with programs to help Bowie residents, Art Grants for those promoting the arts in Bowie, and Mortgage Assistance Grants for teachers, police officers and City employees seeking to buy their first home in Bowie. Deadlines and requirements vary. Visit the Grants page on the City website for details about these programs. There will be a Grants Workshop at City Hall on June 16th at 7 p.m. to assist applicants in applying for the Education, Arts, and Community Outreach Grants.
In other grant news, the Department of Energy has given its approval to fund several City projects, totaling $464,000, under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. There will be ten projects, including the installation of solar panels on government buildings, a pilot recycling program that will retrofit some recycling trucks to automatically lift and empty a new type of recycling bin, enhanced fuel cells for City police cars, and new insulation for the Bowie Senior Center.
Interested in Learning More About What's Going On in Bowie? Attend a City Council meeting or a City committee meeting. The Council generally meets on Monday evenings, beginning at 8 p.m. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays and Worksessions are held on the second and fourth Mondays as needed. Most City committees meet monthly. For a schedule of upcoming meetings, go to www.cityofbowie.org. For more information, please call 301-809-3029.
Street Sweeping
City streets are cleaned approximately every seven weeks during spring and summer, according to the schedule posted on our website. Please park your cars in the driveway when the sweeper is scheduled to be in your neighborhood. For more information, call the Streets Division at 301-575-2472.
Bowie Farmers’ Market
There are more vendors and more variety of goods for sale at this year’s Farmers’ Market. Come check it out Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at Bowie High School.
June Artist of the Month is Dee Ferguson. This month the hallways of City Hall feature a variety of photographs by this talented artist.
Samuel Ogle Middle School Showcases its Work in June. The Young Person’s Art Gallery features the work of Samuel Ogle students. The gallery is located at the front entrance to City Hall.
Events
6/4 - 6/27 – “The Secret Garden” at Bowie Playhouse. This musical is based on the classic children’s book. Produced by 2nd Star Productions. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Matinees are at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at 410-757-5700 or 301-832-4819.
6/12 – Saturday Concert Series featuring Beach Bumz 2 – 4 p.m. at Town Green Park, 9th Street, Old Town Bowie. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
6/13 – Sunday Sunset Concert featuring The Baywinds Band and the Bowie Elks Flag Day Program 6 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
6/14 – Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at Belair Mansion 12 - 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy some history. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
6/16 – Grants Workshop 7 p.m. at City Hall. Learn how to successfully apply for Education, Art and Community Outreach Grants offered by the City of Bowie.
6/17 – Kids Kaboose 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Bowie Railroad Museum. Games, stories and trainspotting for ages 1 - 10. Free. For more information, please contact the Museum at 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
6/18 – Bowie Senior Center 10th Anniversary Celebration 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. Open to the public. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 301-809-2300.
6/19 – Saturday Concert featuring Acoustic Rock performer Joe Tichy 2 – 4 p.m. at Town Green Park, 9th Street, Old Town Bowie. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
6/19 – “In the Park After Dark” 8:30 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. Listen to a story about nature told by a Park Ranger, then roast marshmallows, and enjoy the great outdoors. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
6/20 – “Skate Don’t Hate” Skateboard Competition 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bowie Skate Park. This all day competition features a raffle, free skates, and concessions. Contestants must wear a chin strap helmet and be registered with the Bowie Skate Park (this can be done on the day of the event). Bowie Skate Park is located at 3330 Northview Drive (in Allen Pond Park). For information and registration, call 301-858-1962.
6/20 – Sunday Sunset Concert by Carolyn Malachi 6 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. This special guest is sponsored by the Prince George’s Arts Council and features a selection of blues songs. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
6/22 – Tuesday Time Travelers 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Belair Mansion. Children ages 4 - 10 can enjoy a look at early American games and pastimes. No reservations required. Free. For more information, please contact 301-809-3089 or museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
6/23 – Nature Detective Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. at Whitemarsh Park. Try to discover animal tracks, where animals sleep, where they get water, and look and listen for animals along the way on this hunt. An adult chaperone must accompany all children throughout the event. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
6/25 – Business Incubator Briefing 8 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. Learn about Bowie’s new business incubator program at this informational meeting. RSVP to jhking@cityofbowie.org by June 18th.
6/26 – In-line and Skateboard Demonstrations 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Bowie Skate Park. Live music, raffle and skateboard and in-line skating demonstrations will be featured at this all-day event. Helmet with chin strap is required. For information, call 301-858-1962.
6/26 – Take a Walk on the Wild Side in a City Park, 8:45 p.m. at Whitemarsh Park.
Join a City of Bowie Park Ranger for a moonlight walk through the Whitemarsh Park trails. Look, listen, and learn about nature along the way. An adult chaperone must accompany all children throughout the event. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
6/26 – Saturday Concert Featuring 5 Oaks, a folk/rock/country band, 2 - 4 p.m. at Town Green Park, 9th Street, Old Town Bowie. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
6/27 – Sunday Sunset Concert Featuring The Winstons, a Motown band, from 7 - 8 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. For more information, contact Matt Corley at 301-809-3078 or mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
6/28 – Nature Bingo 10 a.m. at Allen Pond Park. Have fun in the park and learn something too! An adult chaperone must accompany all children throughout the event. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
6/30 “What Bugs You?” Nature Walk 10 a.m. at Allen Pond Park. Take a walk with a Park Ranger together to see what kinds of bugs can be found and learn something about them. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult chaperone. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
Next Month….
Sunday, July 4th – Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Allen Pond Park.
Monday, July 5th – Independence Day Holiday. City offices closed. No refuse or recycling collection Collection resumes on your next regularly scheduled day.
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