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IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
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Council
Member Ingrid M. Turner and her staff will
continue to be out in the community. You will find
them at the following community events:
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April 20, 2009 2:00 pm/
Governor’s Volunteer & Service Award for All
Shades of Pink, Annapolis,
MD
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April 21, 2009 12:00
pm/
Greenbriar Community Spring Senior
Luncheon, Greenbriar
Clubhouse
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April 21, 2009 1:15 pm/
Eleanor Roosevelt High School Girls Basketball
Team Proclamation presentation, County
Administration
Building
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April 22, 2009 6:00 pm/
Lanham Boys and Girls Club fundraiser, Silver
Diner Restaurant, Greenbelt,
MD
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April 24, 2009 8:30 am/
Northview Elementary School Grants Presentation,
Northview Elementary
School
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April 24, 2009 9:30 am/
Samuel Ogle Girls Basketball Team Proclamation
Presentation, Samuel Ogle Middle School
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April 29, 2009 1:30 pm/ Bowie High School Pom and
Dance Team Presentation/Eleanor Minor
Presentation, Bowie High
School
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April 29, 2009 7:30
pm/ Community Meeting with Westchester Park
concerning public safety.
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May 4, 2009 7:00 pm/
Proclamation Presentation for Chief Harve E.
Woods, Sr., Glenn Dale Fire House, Glenn Dale,
MD
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May 6, 2009 7:00 pm/
“Ladies with Class” Induction Ceremony, Bowie
High
School
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May 8, 2009 10:00 am/
Bowie Senior Center Coffee Chat & Bingo,
Bowie Senior
Center
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May 8, 2009 12:30 pm/
Greenbelt Elementary School Pizza Social for
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Program,
Greenbelt Elementary
School
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May 11, 2009 7:00
pm/ ACE Student Awards, City of Greenbelt, City
Hall
If you have a meeting or an event you would
like Council Member Turner or her staff to attend,
please let us
know.
Local Farmers Markets To Open For Summer
And Fall
Bowie Farmers' Market
15200 Annapolis Road
(Adjacent to Bowie Center for the Performing Arts)
Sunday: 8 a.m. to Noon. May 18 - October 26
Contact: Matt Corley 301-809-3078
WIC
and Senior FMNP Checks
Accepted
Greenbelt Farmers'
Market
Parking lot
of Roosevelt Center, Crescent Road @
Southway
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June 8
- November 2
Contact: Kim Kash
202-281-4789
City Of Greenbelt
Recreation Department Sponsors “Celebration Of
Spring”
On Saturday,
April 18th from 2-6pm at the Springhill Lake
Recreation Center, 6101 Cherrwood Lane, Spring into action with
amusements, entertainment, refreshments, art
projects, games and more. Sponsored by the
Greenbelt Recreation Department. For more
information, call
301-474-8000.
Greenbelt Advisory Committee On
Environmental Sustainability Sponsors Earth
Day
On Saturday, April 25th
from 10am-12:00pm, outside of the Greenbelt Youth
Center, 99 Centerway: EARTH
DAY AND ARBOR DAY CELEBRATIONS. Help
restore the rain garden, plant native plants, take
a tree tour and more. Sponsored by the Advisory
Committee on Environmental Sustainability and the
Advisory Committee on Trees. For more
information, dial
301-474-8000.
City Of Greenbelt Public Works Department
Open House
On
Saturday, April 25th from 10am-2pm at the Public
Works Facility, 555 Crescent Road: PUBLIC
WORKS OPEN HOUSE! Join in the
official opening of the city's newest facility.
Enjoy hot dogs and chips, demonstrations, tours
and more.
For more information, call
301-474-8000.
Lanham Boys And Girls Club Fundraiser at
Silver Diner
On
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
the Lanham Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a
fundraiser at the Silver Diner located at 6040
Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD. Come and
enjoy a delicious meal to help support the Boys
and Girls Club as they will share in the proceeds
from each meal enjoyed. For more
information, please call 301-552-3078.
Community Advocates For Family And Youth
“Award Of Distinction”
The
Community Advocates for Family and Youth’s present
the 5th Annual “Award of Distinction”
Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 7:00 pm-
10:00 pm at the Gallery Serengeti at 7919 Central
Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD. The
Keynote Speakers are Chief Roberto Hylton (Chief
of Police Prince George’s County) and Barbara
Reynolds who is the Director for Volunteer
Maryland.
For more information call 301-390-4092.
Congressman Steny Hoyer To Host A Free
Grants Workshop
You
are cordially invited to attend a FREE
Grants Workshop presented
by Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05) in
conjunction with the Maryland Governor’s Grants
Office, the Maryland Center at Bowie State
University, and the Human Services Coalition of
Prince George’s County. Federal
Grants Workshops will be held. Also a
topic of discussion will be, What are the
Recovery and Reinvestment Act opportunities for
Nonprofits?
This will take place:
Tuesday, April 21,
2009
8:30 a.m. ---
Registration
9:00 am - 12:00 noon ---
Briefings
The Center for Learning & Technology,
Room 102
Bowie State
University
14000 Jericho Park
Road
Bowie, Maryland
20715
Invited
agencies:
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U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban
Development
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U.S.
Department of Health & Human
Services
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U.S.
Department of Labor
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U.S.
Department of Justice
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Grants.gov
Please
RSVP
to Terrance Taylor by email at terrance.taylor@mail.house.gov
or
by phone at 301-474-0119 x 17 .
Get In Shape And Rent A
Bicycle
The
Department of Parks and Recreation of Prince
George’s County is encouraging everyone to rent a
bicycle.
Beginning April 4, you can rent a bicycle
and enjoy riding the trails system. For more
information, call 301-277-3717 to reserve a bike
or gain more information about upcoming events
sponsored by the Department of Parks and
Recreation of the Maryland National Capital Park
and Planning Commission
City Of Bowie Diversity Committee
Meeting
The
City of Bowie Diversity Committee will be holding
a meeting on April 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Bowie
City Hall in room #111. The
purpose of the meeting will be to have continued
discussion on outreach methods to show
inclusiveness and diversity for the
community.
For more information, please dial
301-262-6200.
South
Bowie Community Center To Host An “Open
House”
The
South Bowie Community Center will be having an “Open
House”, on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Events
will include recreation, class demonstrations,
arts and crafts and refreshments. The South
Bowie Community Center is located at 1717
Pittsfield Lane, Bowie, MD 20716.
Bowie Police Department & Greater Bowie
Chamber Of Commerce Bowling
Tournament
The
Bowie Police Department and the Greater Bowie
Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a
bowling tournament on April 18, 2009 from 12:00 pm
until 4:00 pm at the AMF Bowie Lanes at 15514
Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD to benefit Police
Explorers Post 1916. The cost
is just $20.00 per person and all proceeds go
directly to the Explorer Post to help finance
programs, trips, uniforms and supplies.
Gardening For Wildlife
Preservation
Please join the Bowie Gardens
for Wildlife Team on Thursday, April 16, 2009 in
room 204 of the Bowie City Hall from 7:00 pm –
9:00 pm for the first Gardening for Wildlife
Presentation. For more
information please dial Beth Chaisson at the City
of Bowie at 301-809-3051
Prince George's County
Council
District 4
14741 Governor Oden Bowie
Drive
Second Floor
Upper Marlboro,
Maryland 20772
Phone: 301
952-3094 | |
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Dear District 4
Residents:
As winter gives way to spring, I
am honored for this opportunity to reaffirm my
commitment to YOU.
WhilePrince
George’s County continues to face
unprecedented fiscal challenges, I, along with my
Council colleagues, are working hard to identify viable
solutions to the challenges we face. It is my
privilege to work on your behalf as Council
Representative for District 4 and I will continue to
forge partnerships with agencies, businesses,
non-profits, faith based organizations, elected
officials and you, our citizens, to make Prince George’s
County the best place to live, work, play and
learn..
The Council is currently conducting
our review of the County Executive’s
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010, submitted in
March. As I
participate in that process, I am continuing to advocate
strongly for education as a spending priority. Please take
advantage of every opportunity to participate in the
budget process by attending committee budget sessions
and participating in our public hearings. For
information on scheduled public hearings on the proposed
budget, please visit our website, www.princegeorgescountymd.gov. I look forward
to your input and suggestions – TOGETHER we can achieve
more.
If
there is anything I can do at the County level to help
improve the quality of our District 4 community, please
contact my office with your questions or concerns– we
are at your service.
Working for YOU!
Ingrid M. Turner,
Esquire
District
4 Website
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DISTRICT 4 SHOWCASE EVENTS
Council
Member Ingrid M. Turner, joins Mayor Judith Davis, City
of Greenbelt Council Members and Greenbelt Advisory
Committee on Education (ACE) members with ACE Educator
Award winners recognizing their outstanding efforts in
teaching the children of Greenbelt during
a ceremony on March 23, 2009 at Greenbelt City
Hall.
Council
Member Ingrid M. Turner presents Firefighter Lt. Dan
Sudik with a County proclamation for being recognized as
the Knights of Columbus 2009 Maryland Firefighter of the
Year.
Boy
Scout Troop #403 is presented a proclamation by Council
Member Ingrid M. Turner for the many outstanding
accomplishments achieved over the last 30 years,
including producing 77 Eagle
Scouts.
David
Murray, a Bowie resident and an Eleanor Roosevelt High
School Junior, accepts a citation from Council Member
Ingrid M. Turner for being selected as the student
representative on the State of Maryland Board of
Education.
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Council Member Turner takes time to
honor the legacy of African American Jockey’s at the
Belair Stable Museum in Bowie, Maryland. She visited the
City of Bowie Museum’s new exhibit and thanked Museum
Manager Pamela Williams and Stable Facilities Manager
Russell Davies for all their efforts. Last year,
Council Member Turner awarded the Museum a $1000.00 grant
to upgrade and reinstall the exhibit. Pictured with
her are Pamela Williams (Museum Manager), Jason Illari
(Museum Curator) and Chief of Staff for Council Member
Turner, Tomeka Bumbry.
News You Can
Use
Prince
George’s County Annual Countywide Spring
Clean-up
On Saturday,
April 18, 2009 from 8:30 am until 12:00 noon Prince
George’s County will have a Countywide Spring Clean-up
day.
Council Member Ingrid M. Turner and County
Executive Jack B. Johnson would like to encourage you
and your neighbors to get out and clean up the
neighborhood and surrounding areas. After the
clean-up, please join County Executive Johnson and all
the volunteers for a huge thank you celebration. There will be
great food, games, prizes and music at Watkins Park Ball
Field Pavilion behind the Administration Building from
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm. To volunteer, or
to obtain additional information, please call
301-883-6510 or 301-883-5600 or email NOBLIGHT@co.pg.md.us
Minority
Business Program Event
The Minority Business
Program
Cordially Invites You to
"Positioning
Businesses to Grow: Bonding, Insurance, Certification
and Procurement Event" Learn more about the Prince George's County Public
Schools procurement process, bonding and
insurance requirements, the Minority Business Program
(including Administrative Procedure changes for school
construction projects), find out about upcoming
contracting opportunities, MDOT certification,
understanding the rights and responsibilities of being a
MBE and so much more! This free event
will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 12:00 pm
until 4:00 pm at Charles Herbert Flowers High School
located at 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD
Prince
George's County Public Schools, Minority Business
Office
13300 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Maryland,
Maryland 20772.
You may fax your registration
to 301 952-6700
or
Email: Yvette.williams@pgcps.org
For more information, please call 301-952-6563.
Living Green and Saving
“Green”
How can you help save our
environment and save money at the same time? By making small
changes in your daily routine, you can make a major
difference in the conservation efforts in your home,
your neighborhood, your schools and your county! Let’s build a
partnership to making District 4 a significant part of
Prince George’s County “Living Green”
efforts.
In the “Going Green”
section of The Gazette, The
Prince George’s County Office of Central Services
provided some excellent tips on Living Green.
Here are
some tips to help you develop a plan for you
and your community.
Living Green in
Your Home
Living Green in Your
Neighborhood
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Use
recycled grocery bags instead of plastic bags at the
grocery store
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Buy
local and organic foods
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Team
up with other households and sign up with your utility
company to compare energy costs during a certain time
period
Living Green in Your
Schools
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Turn
off your car while waiting in the carpool
lane
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Encourage
conservation efforts with other parents through your
PTA
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Send
recyclable items in your child’s
lunch
Living Green in Your
County
You
will help to significantly conserve resources and reduce
waste by using these energy saving tips. It is important
that we all educate ourselves on “Living Green” and
encouraging others, especially our children to do the
same.
Spring Arts Fest
The Bowie State University Department of
Fine and Performing Arts will be hosting the
Spring Arts Festival with a theme of “A New Arts Era at
BSU” from April 13-19, 2009. For a schedule
of times, dates and presentations, you may access the
quick link below.
Click here to view the DFPA Spring Arts Fest
schedule
Founder’s Day
Come and celebrate “Founders Day” on
April
19, 2009, 3 pm. – 6 pm. at the Samuel Myers Auditorium
in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Communication Arts
Center.
This event is free and open to the public. For more
information, you may call
301-860-4000.
Spring
2009 Career Fair
The
spring 2009 Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday,
April 22, 2009 from 9 am. – 1pm. in the Martin
Luther King Building (Commons area). Students
planning their careers are encouraged to attend the fair
and network with recruiters from some of the
country’s/world’s most dynamic organizations. Again, students
are encouraged to attend and may click here
for more information.
If
you would like to be included in our future E-News
mailing or hard copy
newsletters, please forward your name, address, and
email to LCFerguson@co.pg.md.us. Please
pass this information on to other concerned
citizens.
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