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GET OUT: Get a Job, Watch the Parade Pass By, a Chili Cook-Off and Nerds Unite!

Quite a strange assortment this week, but plenty to enjoy!

 

1. CITY OF BOWIE JOB FAIR

Where/When: Saturday, April 9, 9-11:30 AM ,

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Why Go: Get a job, get outta yer Mom’s basement.

Pricing: Free!

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Where/When: Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,

Why Go: Get a chance to try some chili, buy some good from the bake sale, enter the basket raffle or buy something in the silent auction.

Pricing: Free!

 

3. TEDDY BEAR TEA

Where/When:  Saturday, April 9, 4 PM,

Why Go: Cuddle up with your teddy bear and have a tea party – in public!

Pricing: $20, Reservations required – call 301-809-3089

 

4. RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

Where/When:  Saturday April 9, 9-10:30 AM, Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce

Why Go: Learn how to use a rain barrel to recycle and conserve water

Pricing: Contact Tiffany Wright  to register and for more information

 

5. NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Where/When: Saturday, March 26 – April 10, National Mall

Why Go: This is the last weekend of the festival – that means time for the PARADE! Who doesn’t love a Parade? ** Please check Festival site for updates as a government shutdown might spoil the fun.**

Pricing: Grandstand tickets are available through Ticketmaster for $17.00, otherwise free.

 

6. IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE

Where/When: Through April 25, Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo, MD

Why Go: Find out what happens when you give your cat a cupcake, without the vet bills.   

Pricing: $15, available online.

 

7. NERD NITE!

Where/When:  Saturday, April 9, 6:30 PM, DC9 Club, in DC

Why Go: Bring your pocket protectors and duct-taped glasses, and hit the club! Presentations on three subjects, followed by a Peach Pit 90’s dance party!

Pricing: $10, available online

 

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