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Temple Hills brothers earn Eagle Scout rank Two Temple Hills brothers have achieved the highest rank in The Boy Scouts of America. Nathan C. Adams, 16, and Seth J. Adams, 13, both of Temple Hills, were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in January, completing the badge requirements that included fitness training, personal management and a myriad of other tasks, said their mother, Monique Adams. “It is a really, really great accomplishment,” Monique Adams said. “My husband and I are both very proud of them.” The boys have been part of the Boy Scouts of America for eight years, she said. The boys are not finished as they are earning their Eagle Palms, which are awards Eagle Scouts can earn by continuing work with the Boy Scouts, Adams said. A court of honor will be held for the boys in June where they will receive congratulatory letters from members of Congress and other leaders, Adams said.
Bowie energy audit credits near deadline Bowie’s Energy Audit program is
nearing its completion and there are only 44 slots left for seniors to claim their $100 credit. “We are over halfway there,” said Kristen Larson, Bowie’s sustain-
ability planner. “[Not signing up] is a missed opportunity.” The city is offering residents 55 years and older a $100 credit on a Baltimore Gas and Electric energy audit, which checks homes for energy usage and efficiency, according to BG&E’s audit program. It normally costs about $100 for BG&E customers, but with this credit it will be free to seniors, Larson said. Fifty-six seniors have signed up and the credit will be available until 100 seniors have made a claim or by the program’s Friday deadline, whichever comes first, she said. Residents who want to sign up for the credit can apply at www. cityofbowie.org/eap or visit the city’s planning department at the Bowie City Hall, 15901 Excalibur Road, Larson said.
Camp Springs seeks special needs children’s artwork A February art show held at Anne’s Art Gallery in Camp Springs is requesting art work from special needs children. Linda Grantham, event coordinator and a Largo resident, said the event was being held to celebrate the work of special needs children and to raise money for future special needs children events Grantham and her team wants to do. “The art show will celebrate the work of the children and all money raised will go toward a good cause,” Grantham said.
EVENTS How to Invest in Real Estate, 6 to 8:30 p.m., MOVE Training Center, 1450 Mercantile Lane, Suite 157, Largo. Have you been thinking about starting your own business or nonprofit? Have you recently retired or are you unemployed? Then attend one of our free workshops. Contact 301-772-1552. Microsoft Word, 7 p.m., South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Road, Bowie. Learn how to sign up for a free email account. Leave the library feeling confident knowing how to open, save and edit a document using Microsoft Word. No registration required. Call for details. Contact 301-850-0475.
JAN. 31 The Subdivision and Development Review Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m.,
County Administration Building, Room 4085, fourth floor board room, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Meeting is open to the public, but is not a public hearing. SDRC is a coordination and interagency meeting with the applicant and M-NCPPC staff where the public can be invited to speak. Contact 301-9523520, TTY 301-952-4366.
Denim Design at Huntington Community Center, 7 to 10 p.m., Hunting-
ton Community Center, 13022 8th St., Bowie. Add flair to old or new denim with a custom design by you at this event. Contact 301-464-3725;TTY 301218-6768.
“Funny Money” by 2nd Star Productions, 8 p.m., Bowie Playhouse,
16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie.
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County police take icy plunge for charity Prince George’s County police dove into ice-cold water on Jan. 24 to raise money for Maryland’s Special Olympics. The Maryland Polar Bear Plunge is a charity event sponsored by the Maryland State Police that brings out hundreds of participants who run out into the water in Annapolis’s Sandy Point State Park, said county police officer Harry Bond. People raise money with teams competing to collect the most donations for charity, Bond said. It was colder than usual with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees, but Bond said it was worthwhile. “It is extremely, extremely cold,” Bond said. “It is fun because it is for a good cause. It wouldn’t be the Polar Bear Plunge if it happened in the summer.” As of press time, the amount of money raised by the police was not available.
County nonprofit offering utility assistance The nonprofit Mary’s Center of
Adelphi is offering up to $500 in en-
ergy assistance for qualifying families experiencing financial hardship,
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Parents who want to submit their children’s work can contact Grantham at 240-688-3322 or send an email to specfoundationinc@ gmail.com. The art show will take place on from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 in Anne’s Art Gallery, 5814 Allentown Way in Camp Springs.
Henry A. Perkins, a mild-mannered C.P.A, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase and discovers it is full of money. Henry’s inept attempts to extricate himself from the impossible state of affairs that results lead to increasingly hysterical situations. Cost: $22, general admission; $19, seniors and full-time students. Contact 2ndstarbowie@gmail.com.
FEB. 1 Sports Breakfast for High School Students and Coaches, 10 a.m. to
noon, University of Maryland, College Park — College of Journalism, 1100 Knight Hall. Area high school coaches, players and parents can join experts in a discussion on encouraging student athletes to achieve academically. Contact 301-801-2616, 301-801-2618, scholasticO@wordconsultingllc.com or thenry@jmail.umd.edu. Live Animal Show, 10 to 11 a.m., Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Meet and learn about some of the nature center’s live animals. Pre-registration encouraged; program may be canceled due to insufficient registration. Cost: resident, $2; non-resident, $3. Contact 301-2974575; TTY 301-699-2544. Creatures Features, 10 to 11 a.m., Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Join us for creatures features, where the center’s live animals center stage for the children. Advance reservations required. Cost, resident $2; non-resident, $3. Contact 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544. Quilters Trunk Show, 1 p.m.,
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Black History Month Opening Exhibit & Reception, 2
to 4 p.m., Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Visit this year’s exhibition, Celebrating Civil Rights Milestones: From Emancipation to Administration in Prince George’s County, 1864-1994. Guests will see the unveiling of the 2014 Black History Month Poster designed by art students from Suitland High School. Contact 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.
MORE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.GAZETTE.NET Spauldings Library, 5811 Old Silver Hill, Road, District Heights. Age 10 to adult. Learn about different kinds of quilting patterns and how quilts were used in the Underground Railroad. Participants will also create their own quilt square. Contact 301-817-3750.
Black Business Network Exchange, 1 to 5 p.m., Bowie Library Auditorium, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie. In honor of Black History Month, the Black Business Network Exchange is kicking off with an entrepreneurial event designed to showcase numerous black-owned businesses and organizations. Contact 301-806-3546 or bbnetworkexchange@gmail.com. Read to Rover, 2 p.m., SurrattsClinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Road, Clinton. Ages 7 to 10. Build your child’s confidence in reading. Specially trained therapy dogs will be glad to listen. Each child will read for 15 minutes. Registration required; call for details. Contact 301-868-9200.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 bo through a grant from the Pepco Holding Inc. Community Foundation, said Emily Dreckshage, development coordinator. Mary’s Center is a federally qualified health center offering comprehensive health care and social services, Dreckshage said. “They must be a Prince George’s County resident, with income at or below the poverty level, whose gas or electric services is in danger of being disconnected,” Dreckshage said. “If their service is already terminated, that’s acceptable as well.” To apply, contact Mary’s Center at 202-545-2024 or email energyassistance@maryscenter.org to schedule an interview.
Reminder: Don’t use plastic bags for yard waste The Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources is reminding residents they can no longer use plastic bags for yard waste. A county law passed in 2012 prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste as of this year. Only yard waste is affected by the law. Residents are advised to use paper bags or reusable containers with sturdy hands and tight-fitting lids clearly marked “yard waste,” said DER Director Adam Ortiz. “Plastic bags clog the machinery, make a huge mess and contaminate our compost product. Then we have additional costs disposing of them,” Ortiz said. “By using alternatives to plastic bags, residents will reduce needless pollution and costs and help our county go greener.”
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Seeing green: 2nd Star Productions brings Ray Cooney farce “Funny Money” to Bowie. SPORTS Check online for coverage of the best high school sports games as teams gear up for the final weeks of the winter season.
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FEB. 3 With Pen in Hand, 7 p.m., Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie. The Bowie Branch Writer’s Group invites authors, published or not, to join in writing and critiquing members’ works. Contact 301-262-7000. Knitting & Crochet Workshops, 7 p.m., Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Road, Clinton. Contact 301-868-9200.
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FEB. 4 Fun Time at Oxon Hill Library, 10
a.m., 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Newborn to 3 years old with caregiver. Opportunity for children with special needs to participate in storytime with music and motor skill activities. Contact 301-839-2400. Chess Club, 6 p.m., Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie. Learn to play and improve your game. Bring set and clock. Contact 301-262-7000. Friends of the Baden Library Meeting, 4 p.m., Baden Library, 13803
Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine. Contact 301-888-1152. Boys Read, 4 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Find out about the latest books, share your favorites, and practice your reading with games and other fun activities. Contact 301-839-2400.
Family Night at South Bowie: Game Night, 7:30 p.m., South Bowie Library,
15301 Hall Road, Bowie. Bring games or play one of ours. Families welcome. Contact 301-850-0475.
FEB. 5 Special Storytime: Valentine’s Day, 10:30 a.m., South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Road, Bowie. Ages 2 to 5. Featuring stories, songs and fingerplays about Valentine’s Day. Call the South Bowie Branch for details. Contact 301850-0475.
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