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Bowie Brief for September 22

Read about Bowie District 4 Community Day (9/25), the Old Bowie Celebrates Festival (10/1), two no-cost flu clinics (9/29 & 10/1), a Weed Warrior volunteer workday (10/1) and much more in this week’s Bowie Brief. Bowie Brief
Apply Now for the Bowie Youth Advisory Committee!

Teens: Are you interested in getting involved with city affairs and advising the Council on issues involving youth? The Bowie Youth Advisory Committee is Bowie's newest committee. Applications for membership are being accepted until September 30, 2022. Read on...
Old Bowie Celebrates! Festival is October 1

Mark your calendar for a day of family-friendly fun at the Old Bowie Celebrates! Festival on Saturday, October 1, from 11 am. to 5 p.m. Read on...
Bowie Master Plan Sectional Map Amendment Released

The Sectional Map Amendment, released August 11, 2022, proposes certain zoning changes based on the Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Master Plan. Read on...

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Old Bowie Celebrates! Festival Returns
Mark your calendar for a day of family-friendly fun at the Old Bowie Celebrates! Festival on Saturday, October 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second annual festival is co-sponsored by Old Bowie Arts & Heritage Committee and the City of Bowie.
The festival features live music and dance, arts and craft vendors, street entertainers, children’s activities, a juried art show, and more. Enjoy a variety of music, from rock to a bagpiper, on several stages. This year, there will be a stage devoted solely to international dancers and music and will feature performers that have previously been seen at the Bowie International Festival. You can also savor local and ethnic foods; and shop artisans and crafters. Children will find plenty to do. They can explore a special children’s area, which includes games and more hands-on activities. As they move through the festival, they can earn stamps on a festival “passport” and earn a prize. Children and the young at heart can marvel at the Unicycle Lady, a balloon comedian, and magicians, and ride the mini train along Heritage Trail.
The festival spans 12th Street and Chestnut Avenue to Maple Avenue on 9th Street in Old Bowie. Festival-goers can park at Rockledge Elementary School (on MD 197) and ride a free shuttle to and from the festival. Shuttle riders will receive a coupon for a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich while supplies last. Limited parking is also available on the streets of Old Town Bowie.
For more information, visit www.oldbowiecelebrates.us.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of American Citizens with roots from Spain, Mexico the Caribbean, Central and South America. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. The theme for this year is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation”. Visit our Hispanic Heritage Month page for more resources and book recommendations.

No Cost Flu Shots Available at Bowie Senior Center
- September 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. -- High-dose and regular dose flu shots offered to seniors inside the Senior Center. High-dose shots are recommended for seniors over the age of 65.
- October 1, 9 a.m. - noon -- Drive-through flu vaccination clinic for ages 3+ (regular dose only)
Reminders:
- Masks are required at this event.
- Wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arms.
- Bring your Medicare card or other health insurance card.