Worth noting
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International festival
Bowie International Festival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. Celtic music and Irish step dancing, colorful costumes and music of Bolivia, the rhythmic beat of a steel band and a Reggae band and more will be featured. The festival includes entertainment on two stages, food from many cultures, international arts and crafts for sale, and children's activities. Rain date is Sunday. For information, call 301-809-3011 or visit www.cityofbowie.org.
Garden club trip
Bowie-Crofton Garden Club is sponsoring a trip to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa., Monday, Oct. 6. Meet the bus at 8:45 a.m. at the senior center, 14900 Health Center Drive; bus leaves at 9. Return to Bowie about 7:30 p.m. Cost is $40. For information, call Ellen Brous, 240-535-9648.
Flea market
A community flea market will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Safeway, 3268 Superior Lane. Spaces are $20. Proceeds to benefit breast cancer research. For information, call 301-262-3436.
Holistic seminars
Bowie-Crofton Holistic Community presents free seminars Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books, 4420 Mitchellville Road. The following are scheduled: Oct. 6, Have Your Chocolate and Eat It Too - The Healthy Chocolate Revolution by Dr. Debra Davis; Oct. 13, Plant Spirit Medicine by Dee Stennet. For information, call 410-924-1971.
Self-defense class
The city gym, 4100 Northview Drive, will host a self-defense class for women Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $75. For information, call Donna Hooper, 301-809-2383.
Rain barrel workshop
A rain barrel workshop will be presented Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at City Hall. Eagle Scout candidate Michael Lucchi will discuss use and construction of rain barrels and general information about stormwater runoff and the Chesapeake Bay. For information, call 301-809-3047 or e-mail echaisson@cityofbowie.org.
Mulch giveaway
Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources is sponsoring a mulch giveaway for county residents Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Western Branch Composting Facility, 6601 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro. For information, call 301-883-5045.
Challenge walk
The 50 Million Pound Challenge Walk will be held at Bowie State University Saturday at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8. Prince George's County Health Department will have a health and wellness fair that will feature a variety of screenings. Vendors will also be featured. For information, call 301-459-0744.
Quilt show
A quilt show and sale will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Highway, Gambrills. For information, call Dot Holston, 410-721-3145 or Dorothy Clark, 410-721-1583.
Bird walk
Prince George's Audubon Society will hold a half-day bird walk at the Fran Uhler Natural Area Saturday. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Lemon Bridge Road.Waterproof footwear and binoculars suggested. For information, call 410-765-6482.
Dinner dance
A dinner dance will be held Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6111 Columbian Way. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. with line dancing until 11:30. The Arrow Band will play from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $10; reservations required. For information, call 301-464-0528.
Lecture series
A free lecture series, "Alternare for Animals," will be presented at Fabian House Cafe, 8519 Chestnut Ave., Saturdays through October from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The following will be featured: Oct. 4, Lisa Dupree of Reiki Tails gives an overview of alterative health care for animals; Oct. 11, Julia Cahill, Crunchies Natural Pet Foods, speaks on holistic nutrition for animals. Reservations are necessary. For information, call 301-464-6777.
Family fun night
A community family fun night will be held Oct. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at High Bridge Elementary School. A treasure hunt, book fair and more will be featured. For information, call 301-809-9414.
Arundel '83
Arundel High School Class of 1983 will hold a reunion Oct. 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Parkway. Cost is $110. Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, an open bar and a disc jockey will be featured. For information, call 301-261- 3367 or visit www.arundelclassof83.com.
Fire prevention
Bowie Volunteer Fire Department, 15454 Annapolis Road, will hold an open house during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 301-883-7739.
Bowie High staff reunion
A reunion for current and retired staff of Bowie High School will be held Saturday, Oct. 11. For information, e-mail patsynwil@aol.com.
Bike rodeo
Cub Scout Pack 403 will host a bike rodeo Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at Holy Trinity Church, 13106 Annapolis Road. A bike course, safety information and more will be featured. Bikes and helmets will be available or bring your own. The event is open to the public. For information, call 301-262-7374 or e-mail cub403-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Pumpkin patches
Grace Lutheran Church, 2503 Belair Drive, will host a pumpkin patch Oct. 13-31, Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Nursery school field trips are welcome. For information, call 301-262-7625.
Church of the Redeemer, 7300 Race Track Road, will host a pumpkin patch Oct. 13-31, Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Bread for the World. School groups and day care centers are welcome. For information, call 301-262-7888.
Wildlife Visitor Center
Patuxent Research Refuge's National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, offers the following:
Tram tours - weekends at 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. through early November, weather permitting. Tram tours for up to 40 people may also be reserved weekdays by schools, camps and other organizations for a fee of $60 per tour.
Bird walks - Oct. 15 and 29 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and Oct. 14 and 24 from 8 to 10 a.m., for ages 16+.
Nature hike - Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 8-10.
For information, call 301-497-5887.
