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In Your Neighborhood
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:
- May 23, 2009 11:00 am Bowie Memorial Day Parade,
Bowie, MD
- May 28, 2009 7:30 pm Woodmore Estates Community
Meeting, Bowie City Hall
- May 30, 2009 8:30
am 2009 Associations Sustaining Livable Communities Conference, Prince George’s
Sports and Learning Complex
- June 1, 2009 7:00
pm/ Old Town Bowie Community Meeting, Huntington Community Center, Bowie, MD
- June 2, 2009 7:00 pm Eagle Scout Court of Honor for
Thomas C. Popp and Gregory L. Cooke, St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
- June 4, 2009 5:30 pm/Bowie High School Graduation,
Comcast Center
- June 4, 2009 7:00 pm/ Tall Oaks Crossing HOA
meeting, All Saints Lutheran Church, Bowie, MD
- June 5, 2009 8:30 am/ Springhill Lake Girl Scouts
Court of Awards, Springhill Lake Elementary
- June 5, 2009 5:30 pm/ Guest Speaker @ Eleanor
Roosevelt High School Graduation, University of MD, Comcast Center
- June 6, 2009 11:00 am/ Bowie Fest, Allen Pond Park,
Bowie, MD
- June 14, 2009 10:00 am/ Dreamakers Honor Roll Day at
Six Flags, Largo, MD
- June 22, 2009 1:00 pm/ Sophisticats visit Council
Member Turner’s Office, County Adminstration Building, Upper Marlboro, MD.
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
Bowie Fest
The
City of Bowie’s largest community festival is held annually on the first
Saturday in June (June 6, 2009) at Allen Pond Park. For all the details, including vendor information,
please call 301-262-6200.
Bowie Memorial Day
Parade The Annual City of Bowie Memorial Day Parade will take place on May 23, 2009
beginning at 11:00 am. The parade begins
at Belair Annex on Belair Drive and proceeds down Belair, turns right on Sussex
Lane and right again at Stoneybrook Drive.
The reviewing stand will be at Acorn Hill Park located at the corner of
Stoneybrook Drive and Sage Lane.
Animal Shelter Visitation
The Greenbelt Animal
Shelter located at 550-A Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD is now open regularly for
visitation and adoption on Wednesdays, from 4pm to 7pm and on Saturdays, from
9am-12pm. For more information, please
dial 240-508-7533.
Greenbelt Dance
Recital
On Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm the 3rd Annual Greenbelt Spring
Dance Recital, Safari Suites, will be
held at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD. Ages 5 and younger are welcomed for
free. All others, tickets are $5.00.
Lanham Boys and Girls
Club To Sponsor Potter Summer Youth Baseball Camp
The Lanham Boys and
Girls Club will sponsor a Summer Youth Baseball Camp for ages 8-14 from July 20
– July 24 from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Lanham Boys and Girls Club located
at 7700 Goodluck Road, Lanham, MD. The
cost of the camp is $175.00 and includes Expert Evaluations, T-Shirt and
drinks. Players must provide their own
bats, gloves and helmets. If you sign up
before May 31, 2009 the price is reduced to $125.00. For more information, please call Jeff Potter
at 410-672-4315 or 410-562-4463 or email potterbaseball@yahoo.com.
Lanham Boys And Girls
Club To Sponsor Football Clinic- The
Lanham Boys and Girls club is sponsoring a free football clinic for ages 6-16
at the Lanham Sports Park located at 7700 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD. The Clinics will take place on Fridays from
6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am-12:00 noon through July 18, 2009. You will receive hands on lessons and
training from the top area High School and College Coaches in the areas of
passing, receiving, running back drills, blocking, punting, kicking, defensive
skills and 7 on 7 tournaments. Each player
will receive a free T-Shirt. For more
information, please call the club hotline at 301-552-3078.
Verizon To Hire 250 In
Maryland
Verizon
Communications is looking to hire 250 Customer Service Representatives at its
Hanover, Maryland call center. Please
log onto Verizon
to submit your resume for consideration.
County H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) Information Line Now Open
Prince George’s
County has established a hotline providing information on the H1N1 Virus (Swine
Flu). You may reach the hotline by
calling 301-583-3100 from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm Monday through Friday or 1:00
pm through 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Other hours, you may dial the MD. State Information Line at
1-877-633-5848.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Bring your cat, dog and ferret to the Spring 2009
Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Bowie High School, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD
on May 30, 2009 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at a cost of $5.00 per animal. State Law requires that all cats, dogs and
ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age, and need to be kept
current. For more information about
these clinics, call 301-583-3782.
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Dear District
4 Residents;
As The Summer Months Are Approaching,
I Want To Encourage You To Get Out And Get Involved With Your Community. Build New Relationships With Your Neighbors
That Will Make Our Community Stronger As We Continue To Work Together To Keep
Our Community Safe And Beautiful.
If You Have Information That You Would
Like To Be Included In Future Newsletters That Will Be Beneficial To Other
Residents, Please Email The Information To Bkmadison@Co.Pg.Md.Us
Working For You!
Ingrid M. Turner,
Esquire
District
4
District
4 Showcase Events
Bowie State University Junior Samantha Key
Receives A Congratulatory Certificate And A Laptop Computer From Council Member
Ingrid M. Turner In Conjunction With The Prince George’S County Planning Board
And The Prince George’S Community Foundation For Winning The Bowie State Marc
Station Sector Plan Poster Design Contest.
Pictured Left To Right Are Council Member Turner, Samantha Key, Sr.
Program Officer For The Prince George’S Community Foundation, Amina Anderson
And Chairman Of The Maryland National Capital Park And Planning Commission
Planning Board, Samuel J. Parker.
Council Member Ingrid M. Turner Welcomes The
Eleanor Roosevelt High School Lady Raiders Basketball Team To The Council Administration
Building For A Proclamation Presentation For Winning Their 5th
Consecutive State Of Maryland 4 A Basketball Championship. Pictured With Her Are The Team Members, Along
With Coach Rod Hairston And Vice Principal Of Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Robynne Prince And Council Chairperson Bland.
While Visiting Samuel Ogle Middle School,
Council Member Turner Presented A Proclamation To The Girls Basketball Team For
Winning The Prince George’S County Middle School Championship. Pictured With Her Are The Team, Principal
Kathleen Brady And Coach Colleen Moore.
Retiring Bowie High School Music Teacher Eleanor
Minor Was Presented With A Proclamation By Council Member Turner, For Over 30
Years Of Devoted Service To The Prince George’S County School System. Pictured Left To Right Are Council Member
Turner, Eleanor Minor And Principal Of Bowie High School, Jane Spence.
The Bowie High School Pom And Dance Team Was
Presented Certificates Of Achievement,
For Winning The National Championship, By Council Member Turner.
On Behalf Of County Council Member Ingrid M.
Turner, Constituent Services Aide, Brian Madison, Presents An Official County
Citation To Volunteer Firefighter Of The Year, Deputy Chief Harve Woods,
Sr. Pictured Left To Right Are Brian
Madison, Harve Woods, Sr., Fire Commission Chairman, John Alter, Commissioner
Michael Alfieri, Glenn Dale Fire Association President, Lee Lutz.
Council Member Ingrid M. Turner Receives The
Prestigious “Civic Leadership Award”
From The Prince George’S Community Foundation, An Organization That Connects
Caring People With Causes That Matter.
Pictured With Council Member Turner Is Director Of Corporate Giving For
Fannie Mae, Rosie Allen-herring.
NEWS
YOU CAN USE
Minority Business
Workshops
The Maryland Department Of
Transportation Office Of Minority Business Enterprise Conducts A Free Monthly Workshop
For Firms Interested In Applying For Certification As A Minority Business
Enterprise And Or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. For More Information, Log Onto
Mbe
Workshop.
Hands On Computer Resume Workshops
Hands On Computer Resume Workshops
Will Be Conducted And Targeted At Teens At The Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie Maryland. The First Workshop Will Take Place On
Tuesday, May 21, 2009 At 3:30 Pm. The
Second Workshop Will Take Place On Wednesday, May 22, 2009 At 6:30 Pm At The
Greenbelt Library At 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Md. For More Information Call 301-262-7000 For Bowie And 301-345-5800 For Greenbelt.
Six
Flags America Opens
The Prince George’S County Recreational Council Wants To
Remind You That Six
Flags America
Amusement Park Opened On
April 4, 2009. For More Information
About Season Passes, Please Contact Donna Davis At 301-883-7899.
Zoning
Ordinance And Subdivision Regulations Community Meeting
The Prince George’S
County Planning Department Will Be Sponsoring A Community Meeting For The
Amending Of The Prince George’S
County Zoning Ordinance And Subdivision Regulations. The Meeting Will Take Place Thursday, May 28,
2009 From 6:30-8:30 Pm At The M-ncppc Parks And Recreation Administration
Building In The 1st
Floor Auditorium Located At 6600
Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, Md 20737. This Is A Chance For The Public To Ask
Questions About How The Process Works And Provide Comment For Future
Policy. The Topics Up For Discussion
Include, General Plan Policy Recommendations And Implementation Issues
Associated With Current Regulations And The Best Implementation Practices From
Across The County. To Rsvp Or Get More
Information, Contact The Prince George’S
County Planning Department At 301-952-4584 Or Visit Here .
There Will Be A Future Meeting On October
21, 2009 To Discuss Streamlining The Development Review Process And How To
Further Improve The Zoning Ordinance And Subdivision Regulations.
M-NCPPC
Sponsors Safe Summer Sites 2009 The
Maryland National Capital Park And Planning Parks And Recreations Division Is
Sponsoring Safe Summer Sites For The Residents Of Prince George’S County
Ranging In Age From 12-24 Years. There
Will Be Sites That Are Open With Extended Hours During The Summer To Provide A
Safe Haven And Place For Activity In A Central Location. Starting June 22 – August 22, More Than 25
Locations Will Be Open From 10-pm Until Midnight With A Number Of Activities
Available. Activities May Include Laser
Tag, Nintendo Wii Competitions, Basketball Leagues, Enrichment Sessions, Soccer
Games, Movie Nights, Dance Lessons, Poetry Workshops, Team-building Exercises,
Animal Showcases, Pool Parties, Swim Lessons And More. The Bowie Community Center
Located At 3209 Stonybrook Drive,
Bowie, Md 20715 Is One Of The Sites To Host The
M-NCPPC Safe Summer Program. For More
Information You May Visit The Website At Http://Www.Pgxtremeteens.Com
For A Listing Of All The Participating
Locations.
- Bowie
Softball Team Wins Ciaa Championship
The Bowie State University Softball Team Claimed Their 3rd
Consecutive Ciaa Conference Championship By Defeating Fayetteville State
University By A Score Of 9-1.
- Standout
Running Back Isaac Redman Signs With Pittsburg Steelers Organization
The Pittsburgh Steelers
Have Signed Former Bowie State Running Back Isaac Redman To A Free Agent
Contract. Redman Ended His Prolific
Career At Bowie State University
As The Schools All Time Leading Rusher.
- Alumni Day
Alumni Day And The
Annual National Business Meeting Will Be Saturday, June 20, 2009 From
9:30am-4:30pm At Goodloe Alumni House.
There Will Be A Meeting, Cookout And Activities For All
Participants. For More Information, Call
410-655-5065 Or 301-860-4327.
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. Remember, as a team
working together, much can be accomplished.
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