Community Corner

Free Halloween Portraits, Food Day Symposium, Family Science Night

Things to do and see in and around Bowie this week.

Looking for something to do this week? Here's a rundown of some upcoming events, and things to know. 

Bowie-Crofton Camera Club Program
When: 
Monday
Where: All Saints Lutheran Church, 16510 Mount Oak Rd., Bowie
Details:  “Homelands” is a project Robb Hill has been working on for 8 years and will be continuing to work on it for at least 4 more. This program is free and open to the public. 

Reading Stories with Ranger Steph: Fall on the Farm
When: Monday
Where: Oxon Hill Farm/Oxon Cove Park, 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill
Details: Find out what happens on the farm during the busy autumn months. For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them.

Bowie State University Food Day Symposium
When: 
Thursday
Where: Bowie State University, Student Center, Ballroom
Details: Bowie State University's Food Day is designed to discuss health and nutrition related to the foods we eat. 

Maryland International Day School Open House
When: 
Thursday
Where: 2317 Brinkley Road, Ft. Washington
Details: Prospective families and community members are invited to tour the school.

Help out at Halloween
When: 
Friday
Where: Honey Bee Photography, 3231 Superior Ln, A-25, Bowie
Details: Donate ten cans or boxes of food and get a free Halloween portrait sitting, including on free 5x7 image, printed, to keep.

Family Science Night at Howard B. Owens Science Center
When: 
Friday
Where: Howard B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Rd., Lanham
Details: An assortment of demonstrations and hands-on activities promise to dazzle attendees. See stars in the planetarium and fly to Mars in the Challenger Center. 


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