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Daily COVID-19 Snapshot for October 27

Cases on the rise today, both locally & across US. MD outbreaks up to 295, w/ 136 at nursing homes & assisted living facilities. Case #s: Bowie: 2,309 (+16) PG: 32,499 (+207) MD: 141,741 (+897). Reminder: Virtual social justice conversation tonight, 7pm. View the October 27 Daily Snapshot.
Recommendation is No Door-to-Door Trick or Treating This Year

Door-to-door trick or treating and trunk or treat events are strongly discouraged by the CDC and Prince George's County this year due to COVID-19. We know it won't be the same, but we've come up with a few contests and family activities to do instead. Read on...
Bowie News for October

Read about upcoming virtual meetings, the hydrant flushing schedule, election info, free tree offer, grants available, city job openings, COVID-19 resources, and more in the October edition of the Bowie News Flash
October is Energy Efficiency Month

We are celebrating National Energy Efficiency and Awareness Month here in the City of Bowie! Read on...

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Halloween 2020
The City of Bowie will follow the recommendations of the CDC and the Prince George’s County regarding Halloween. This means we strongly recommend against traditional door-to-door trick or treating or trunk or treat events this year.
Here are some alternative activities that the City is sponsoring:
- Costume contest
- Pumpkin carving contest
- Scarecrow making contest
Visit our fall fun page for details on these contests and links to Halloween recipes and activities to do at home.
Prince George's County is also working on some activities and tips for a safe Halloween.
- Halloween Yard Decorating Contest
- Ideas for a Safe Halloween from Prince George's County Health Department
- CDC Guidance on Halloween
- Prince George's County Statement about Halloween

Vacuum Curbside Leaf Collection 2020
- November 2 through December 17, from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays
- Neighborhoods are assigned pickup week, rather than a specific dates this year.
- Each single family neighborhood has 2 pickup weeks scheduled.
- Rake leaves into piles at the edge of their grass by Monday, 7 a.m. of your scheduled weeks.
- Crews will work rain or shine.
- Daily progress for each week will be posted at www.cityofbowie.org/leaves.
- Once crews have visited your street, they will not return that week.
View the full schedule on our Leaf Collection page. For more information, call 301-809-2344.

2020 Election Information

3 Ways to Vote:
1. Mail-in ballot - Once you receive your ballot, fill it out completely, place it in the return envelope, sign the voter oath on the envelope, and seal the envelope. Return it to a secure ballot drop box located throughout the County by 8 p.m. on November 3, or via mail with a postmark on or before November 3. (Drop box locations are same as Election Day Voting Centers)
2. In-person Early Voting at the City Gymnasium - 4100 Northview Drive from October 26 to November 2. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (There are 10 other early voting sites in the County.)
3. In-person Voting on Election Day at any one of the 42 Voting Centers in the County. November 3, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Election Day Voting Centers in Bowie Area
- Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive
- Bowie High School, 15200 Annapolis Road
- South Bowie Community Center, 1717 Pittsfield Lane
- Bowie State University, James Gym, 14000 Jericho Park Road
- Glenn Dale Community Center, 11901 Glenn Dale Road
Links to more information

• List of Ballot Drop Boxes
• List of Election Day Vote Centers and Early Voting locations for Prince George’s County.
• Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) about the Election
• Prince George’s County Board of Elections 301-341-7300
• Maryland Board of Elections 410-269-2840
• Prince George’s County FAQ page about the General Election