Worth Noting
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Comic Book Day
Alliance Comics in Hilltop Plaza will celebrate Comic Book Day Saturday by handing out free comic books from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be a trivia contest at 1 p.m. and art contests for all ages. For information, call 301-352-4322 or visit www.alliancecomicsonline.com.
Bird walks
Prince George's Audubon Society will hold a half-day walk Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Fran Uhler Natural Area at the end of Lemon Bridge Road.
Prince George's Audubon Society will hold a half-day bird walk Saturday, May 17, at Governor Bridge Natural Area, Governor Bridge Road. Meet at the parking lot.
For information, call 410-765-6482.
Bird count
A boat tour on the Patuxent River will be held May 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. for ages 18 and up. Meet at Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro. You may also assist with the May bird count that will be conducted on the trip. Reservations are required. For information, call 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544.
Bike to work
Bike to your work place from the food court at the Town Center or the Old Bowie Firehouse via Bowie trails or the WB&A Trail May 16 to celebrate Bike to Work Day. Stop at either location between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. for free T-shirts, food, prizes, drinks and more. Registrants who sign up by May 9 are entered in a drawing to win a bike donated by City Bikes. For information, call 202-518-0524 or visit www.waba.org.
Scoutmaster retires
A celebration of John Lyman's service to Boy Scout Troop 1009 will be held Saturday, June 7, at 3 p.m. at Christian Community Presbyterian Church. RSVP by May 24 to Dawn McDaniel, 301-249-3398.
Rummage sale
A rummage sale will be held May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 9 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Highway, Gambrills. For information, call 410-721-2332.
Basket bingo
A basket bingo to benefit the Paul Helsel Fund for Grand Exalted Ruler will be held Sunday at Bowie Elks Lodge, 1506 Defense Highway, Gambrills. Doors open at 1 p.m.; bingo begins at 2. Tickets are $15 in advance; $18 at the door. For information, call 301-464-8478.
Law Day
Prince George's County Bar Association, in commemoration of Law Day, will sponsor the Call A Lawyer Program today. Lawyers will be available to answer inquiries regarding any aspect of the law. Attorneys will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call 301-952-1440.
Yard sales
A community yard sale and craft bazaar will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Willows Senior Community, 3850 Enfield Chase Court. Rain date is Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For information, call 301-390-5263.
Laureate Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold a yard sale May 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12708 Buckingham Drive. For information, call 301-464-2654.
Dinner dance
Bowie Knights of Columbus will sponsor a dinner dance Sunday at its hall, 6111 Columbian Way. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. with line dancing until 11:30. The Renaissance Band will play from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $10; reservations are required. For information, call 301-464-0528.
Golf tournament
Changing Focus will sponsor its ninth annual charity golf tournament, live and silent auctions, Cinco de Mayo banquet and dance Monday, May 5, at Crofton Country Club. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11. For information, call 410-721-0992.
Craft/flea market
Glenn Dale United Methodist Church, Good Luck and Springfield roads, will hold a craft fair and flea market Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is May 31. Crafts, plants, knickknacks, household items, toys, books and more will be featured. Space to rent is $15 by May 10. For information, call 301-249-4330.
Plant sale
A plant and yard sale to benefit Stonecroft Ministries will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 3914 Winchester Lane. For information, call 301-464-2060.
Flea markets
The Auxiliary of the Glenn Dale Fire Association will hold a flea market Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the station, 11900 Glenn Dale Blvd. For information, call 301-853-6723 or e-mail to auxgdfa18@aol.com.
A flea market will be held June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Odenton Volunteer Fire Co., 1425 Annapolis Road, to benefit the ladies auxiliary. Space to rent is $15 a table or two for $25. For information, call 301-776-9372.
Vendors sought
Soroptimist International of Bowie-Crofton seeks arts and crafts vendors for Bowiefest, Saturday, June 7, at Allen Pond Park.
For applications, call Pam Fleming, 301-809-3029 or 301-464-0610 or visit www.cityofbowie.org.
Senior trip
Belair Senior Citizens will sponsor a nine-day trip to Branson, Mo., Sept. 13-21. The cost of $795 includes some meals, transportation, accommodations, show admissions and more. For information, call Sarah Staton, 301-262-2858 or Cheryl Sahin, 301-261-6825.
Wildlife center
Although the National Wildlife Visitor Center building, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, is closed for repairs, the following outdoor events are scheduled:
Refuge Walking Tour, Saturday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., ages 12+
Mother's Love, May 11, 2 to 3 p.m., ages 3-4
Froggie Finds!, May 11, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., all ages
Bird Walks for 16+, May 14 and 16, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Spring Dragons, May 17, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., ages 12+
Feathered Friends, May 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m., ages 8-10
Slimy & Scaly, May 23, 3 to 4 p.m., ages 5-7
For information, call 301-497-5887.
Big band dance
A big band dance with live music is held Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Golden Age Adult Day Care, 3112 Belair Drive. Cost is $8. For information, call 301-262-3900.
Animal rescue
Last Chance Animal Rescue seeks volunteers to help care for cats and kittens at its adoption center at Bowie PetsMart, 4500 Mitchellville Road.
Volunteers receive training on feeding cats and cleaning their cages. Playing with cats is also encouraged, to help prepare them for good homes. For information, call 301-805-1975.
Summer camp
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School will hold Summer Celebration summer camp for preschool to ninth grade June 16 through Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 301-464-3215 or visit www.htrinity.org.
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: May 5, "Build Skill in Self-Awareness Using the Tools of the Myers-Briggs and the Ennegram" by Sandy Lundahl; May 12, "Mindfulness" by William Mies; May 19, Seasonal Allergies: How To Treat with Natural Medicine by Lisa Lewis; May 26, SRD Pranayam: 7 Practices for Rejuvenation and Therapy, by Sham Narula.
For information, call 301-372-8718.
