Thursday, May 17, 2012
Patch pulls together a few events happening around town this week.
The big event this weekend is without a doubt the Joint Service Open House and Airshow at Andrews Air Force Base. Watch the Blue Angels take to the sky, or check out the Golden Knights parachute demonstration team. There will also be several military exhibits on display. The event is open on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. If flora and fauna are more your style, check out the Bowie Certified Wildlife Tour. The tour is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and begins at All Saints Lutheran Church. Check out the wildlife habitats your neighbors have created in their own backyards. The tour is free to the public. Looking for family fun, and maybe a preschool for your youngest? Check out the Belair …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Washington D.C. music scene lost a titan today. How did Brown's music impact your life?
Update: 6:30 p.m. - Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has issued a press release expressing his condolences over the passing of local music legend Chuck Brown. The statement reads in full: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and countless fans of Chuck Brown. It is a sad day for so many in Prince George’s County, the Washington region, and throughout the world. Chuck Brown left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds with his very distinctive voice and incredible genre of music that he created, Go-Go. He was an icon whose music inspired so many and become the sound that defined modern-day Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. He will be missed, but we are so fortunate that his music will be with …
Patch wants to know what you think about local hot-button issues.
Although the City of Bowie Town Hall currently houses a short-term animal holding facility for pets who have been separated from their owners, a local group called Bowie CLAW wants the town to construct its own short-term animal shelter, separate from the town hall facilities. The city’s Financial Advisory Committee advised against this expense at last week’s mayor and council meeting, due to the expense and the fact that there is a new county-run facility nine miles away from Bowie. What do you think, Bowie? Should the town have its own temporary shelter, separate from the town hall holding facility? Is the town hall facility adequate?
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Patch gathers a few of this week's most important deadlines.
RJ Lambert Scholarship applications are due today, May 15. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a Prince George’s County Public School student each year. Students must be athletes and pursuing higher education. For more information, the application, and guidelines, go to the Prince George’s County Public Schools' website. Artists of all levels have chance to have their portfolios reviewed by local gallery owners and curators. Those interested should submit a disc portfolio to the Gateway Arts Center at 3901 Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood, MD by May 19. Check the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council for more information.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A few events you might want to take in this weekend.
The "can’t miss" event in Upper Marlboro this weekend is Marlboro Day. The annual street festival features crafts, music, dancing, displays food, and a parade. The event takes place on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street, in the town of Upper Marlboro. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Admission and parking are free, and there will be parking and a shuttle bus available at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center. On Saturday, May 12, Temple Solel in Bowie will hosts its 12th Cabaret Night featuring the Solel Choir under the direction of Dr Norman Lieberman. This year’s Cabaret will feature standards of the 1920s and 1930s by Jazz legends, including Duke Ellington and a selection of songs from the Rodgers & Hammerstein’s …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Rip's Country Inn in Bowie was voted by readers to be the best place to take mom for brunch on Mother's Day.
The votes are in, and Rip's Country Inn in Bowie was voted by far the best place to take mom for brunch on her special day. Rip's Manager Bill Burgess was pleased to hear the establishment won top honors in this week’s Readers’ Choice. The restaurant will be open for brunch on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be serving a buffet-style brunch including breakfast favorites such as an omelet station, eggs benedict, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, and country potatoes. Lunch options will include chicken saute, seafood alfredo, carved beef and ham, salmon, salads, rice and more. For the full menu, check the Rip's website. Brunch will cost $19.99 for adults, $7.99 for children ages five to seven, and children …
Tell Patch what you think about some of the hot button items in the City of Bowie's proposed budget!
If approved by the city council on Monday, May 21, the City of Bowie fiscal year 2013 budget will increase water and sewer fees by as much as 10 percent to build up the self-sustaining City of Bowie Water System’s reserves. And the council may up the user fees at city owned facilities to generate revenue. All the while the city’s property tax will remain the same, at 40 cents per $100 of assessed value. Patch wants to know what you think about these proposed budget changes. Are they necessary to keep the city running efficiently? Are they putting too much burden on taxpayers? What about the property tax rate- would you like to see it lowered, or are you happy it will remain unchanged? Tell us what you think in the comments!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Patch pulls together a few events happening this weekend that you might want to attend.
Anyone who breaks for yard sales won’t want to miss out the these two big ones being held in Bowie this Saturday, May 5. Boy Scout Troop 1249’s annual yard sale will be at St. Matthews United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ; and there will be a community yard sale held at the Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot, also from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. World Wide Community will be hosting their 3rd Annual Childhood Obesity Awareness Health Fair at Bowie High school from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Organizers promise healthy foods and entertainment for the whole family. Landlubbers and pirates alike will have a blast at the Darnall’s Chance Museum’s annual Pirate Fest in Upper Marlboro on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is…
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Patch highlights the best of our Local Voices section.
Each week, community bloggers contribute to Patch sites across Prince George's County and Maryland through our Local Voices section. Non-profit groups, students, residents, and government agencies and officials are among those that weigh in with their viewpoints and help contribute to the dialogue in our communities. Check out a few of the blogs we featured on Patch sites this week. Comptroller Peter Franchot Hopes To Combat Cigarette Smuggling This week, Patch’s own political blogger Bryan Sears brought us a post about the increase in the smuggling of cigarettes that have not been taxed in Maryland. Comptroller Peter Franchot is asking residents to keep an eye out for anyone who may be carrying an unusually large amount of cigarettes…
Friday, April 27, 2012
We asked Patch readers where they like to buy fresh flowers.
Bowie Florist in Bowie carried the week as the best florist over other flower shops in Bowie and Upper Marlboro. The shop got 10 votes in its favor. Bowie's The Pink Orchard Florist also garnered a few votes. It's not too late to leave a rating and review on your favorite florist's Patch directory listing. Thanks for voting this week!
Jenni Pompi
10:36 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
I have great memories of attending the air shows at Andrews when I was a child. I wanted to be a Blue Angel, but I remember one of the pilots telling me that I could not, because stunt pilots were required to serve some time on an air craft carrier, and at that time, women were not allowed to serve on air craft carriers. That's not the case anymore! more ›