Do you live in the Washington, DC area or maybe you're making plans to visit one of our many inviting neighborhoods. Either way, we're sharing our list of what our members love to do in the DMV area. Along with pertinent information to help you exceed  as a resident of the Nation's Capital.

MARCH 2023

THINGS TO DO:

Bowie State University Art Gallery Exhibit Reception

ARTS | March 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | City Hall Main Lobby

The City of Bowie Arts Committee invites you to attend the catered reception featuring artwork from the Bowie State University students, staff and faculty. There will be music, food and a Q+A session with the artists. 

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Cunningham at 301-832-7451 or lcunningham@cityofbowie.org.

The exhibit runs from January 21 to May 20, 2023.  More information about the exhibition may be found at www.cityofbowie.org/bsugallery 

Kid's Kaboose at Bowie Railroad Museum

FREE KIDS & FAMILY | March 10, 2023 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Bowie Railroad Museum and Old Town Welcome Center

Join us at the Bowie Railroad Museum as we read cute stories and try our hands at fun activities. Appropriate for ages 5 – 10 with adults. Free.

Fairy Tale Fun At Belair Mansion

FREE KIDS & FAMILY | March 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

Make new friends while you enjoy great stories and making a fun craft. Snack included. Recommended for ages 3 - 8 years of age. Free. No registration is required.

EDUCATION & CAREER:

Arts Scholarship Application Deadline

SCHOLARSHIPS | March 17, 2023 

The City of Bowie offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing studies in art-related fields. Applicants must be residents of the City of Bowie. Submission instructions and eligibility requirements are provided on the application linked below. The application deadline is Friday, March 17, 2023 at 5 p.m.

How to apply for the 2023 Arts Scholarship:

Confirm City residency
2023 Arts Scholarship Application

Education Scholarship Applications Due

SCHOLARSHIPS | March 17, 2023 

The City of Bowie provides Excellence in Education scholarships yearly to qualified graduating high school seniors. Nominations may only come from the high school and students must be residents of the incorporated city limits of the City of Bowie.

Students should contact the guidance office of their high school to be considered for nomination. Please contact Lori Cunningham at lcunningham@cityofbowie.org or visit https://www.cityofbowie.org/699/26843/Scholarships.

Young Adult Job Fair

FREE | March 25, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | City of Bowie Gymnasium
4100 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716

The City of Bowie is hosting a Community Job Fair for young adults ages 16 to 24 on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the City Gymnasium. The goal of this job fair is to connect local employers with young adults seeking summer, part-time or full-time employment. This event is well received in the past, with over 300 young adults participating, ready to be interviewed and hired.

Participation in the Job Fair is free, but registration is encouraged. The list of participating employers will be posted on this website closer to the event. 

Job Seeker Registration Form

For more information call Rhonda Simon at Youth & Family Services 301-809-3033, or email jobfair@cityofbowie.org.

Employers

Previous participating employers and other employers are encouraged to participate. Employer registration ends March 21, 2023. Tables are free, but space is limited.

Employer Registration Form

APRIL 2023

THINGS TO DO:

Kid's Kaboose at Bowie Railroad Museum

FREE KIDS & FAMILY | April 14, 2023 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Bowie Railroad Museum and Old Town Welcome Center

Join us at the Bowie Railroad Museum as we read cute stories and try our hands at fun activities. Appropriate for ages 5 – 10 with adults. Free.

Spring Arts + Crafts Market

April 15, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Bowie Senior Center | 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 | Free to shoppers. There is a vendor fee

The City of Bowie Arts Committee invites you to attend the Spring Arts and Craft Market. The event is open to all ages.

Vendors:  This is a juried market. If you would like to be a vendor, please complete this form. Vendors fees support college Arts Scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a major in the Arts.
If you have any questions, please email Lori Cunningham at lcunningham@cityofbowie.org.

Bowie Health and Fitness Day

FREE | April 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

Bowie Health and Fitness Day is to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to come together for a day full of active challenges that aim to make people feel more positive about exercise and their bodies. This event is a great opportunity to motivate people to get fit and make healthier choices. For more information, please contact Susan Proctor at sproctor@cityofbowie.org or call 301-809-3089.

Celebrate Arbor Day!

April 22, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Acorn Hill Park 3209 Stonybrook Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

Celebrate Arbor Day! The City of Bowie will celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. at Acorn Hill Park, located at the intersection of Stonybrook Drive and Sage Lane. This year marks the 151st anniversary of the tree planter's holiday, and we're excited to celebrate with you! 

Nebraska newspaper editor — and resident of Nebraska City, NE — J. Sterling Morton had an enthusiasm for trees and advocated strongly for individuals and civic groups to plant them. Once he became secretary of the Nebraska Territory, he further spread his message of the value of trees. And on January 4, 1872, Morton first proposed a tree planting holiday to be called “Arbor Day” at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture.  

The celebration date was set for April 10, 1872. Prizes were offered to counties and individuals for the largest number of properly planted trees on that day. It was estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day.

Today Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states. And while Nebraska City, NE, is the official birthplace of the Arbor Day holiday, communities around the globe gather every year to celebrate trees and plant for a greener tomorrow.  Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty.

Come out and enjoy the City of Bowie's Arbor Day Event at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023:

• City of Bowie Proclamation
• Memorial Tree Recognition
• Arbor Day Tree Dedication

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Need more information? Please contact John Haughey, Community Forester, City of Bowie Parks and Grounds, 301-809-3062 or jhaughey@cityofbowie.org. 

"The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day". (U.S. Department of Agriculture).

Fairy Tale Fun At Belair Mansion

FREE KIDS & FAMILY | April 26, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

Make new friends while you enjoy great stories and making a fun craft. Snack included. Recommended for ages 3 - 8 years of age. Free. No registration is required.