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From History to Hogwarts – Maryland Summer Events

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:46:26 -0400

There's something for everyone in the Bowie/Annapolis area

Maryland in the summer is home to events that take advantage of our natural beauty and fascinating history. You're sure to find something here for every member of the family.

Through Sunday, 30 November 2008
Seaworthy: The Story of the US Navy's Black Admirals

In 1971, after twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the nation and exceptional performance as a leader on ships at sea and in many high visibility assignments abroad, Samuel L. Gravely, a native of Richmond, Virginia, was selected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral. Since then, a small but distinguished group of African-American officers have followed in his footsteps.

Contact: 410-216-6186 Ext. or visit www.bdmuseum.com
Location: Banneker-Douglass Museum. 84 Franklin Street , Annapolis 21401

Thursday, 31 July 2008 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Summertime Maritime Concert Series – Calico Jack

Catch the museum's Summertime Maritime Concert series at the City Dock in Annapolis on Thursdays. FREE! The concerts are held at noon on Thursdays at the City Dock so bring your lunch and grab a bench.

Contact: 410-295-0104 or visit. www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org
Location: Annapolis City Dock. Market Space, Annapolis 21401

Thursday, 31 July 2008 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Harry Potter and the 10th Anniversary Extravaganza

Celebrate Harry's arrival at Hogwarts! Read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, then come in costume for crafts, games and prizes! Sign a Hagrid-sized birthday card for Harry. For all ages.

Contact: 410-222-7915 or visit www.aacpl.net
Location: Crofton Library. 1681 Reidel Road, Crofton 21114. http://www.aacpl.net/branch_info/cro.htm

Saturday, 02 August 2008 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Maryland in the Civil War

Even though no battles were fought in Bowie, the area teemed with soldiers from North and South, coming and going to and from other major battle sites. Both Confederate and Union troops will be represented. Visitors will learn about camp life, military drill, cavalry experiences and listen to the volley of a musket firing demonstration.

Contact: 301-809-3089
Location: Belair Mansion. 12207 Tulip Grove Dr , Bowie 20715, just south of the intersection of Rte. 450 and 197, and one mile from the intersection of Rte. 50 (E/W) and 197 N

Saturday, 02 August 2008 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert Series – Kelly Bell Band (blues)

Concerts are held on Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. at the park, which is located off Hillsmere Drive in Annapolis. Admission to the park and concerts are free starting one hour prior to showtime. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating.

Contact: 410-222-1777 or visit www.aacounty.org/recparks
Location: Quiet Waters Park. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road , Annapolis 21403

Sunday, 03 August 2008 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Sunday Arts Festival

The First Sunday Arts Festival is held the first Sunday of each month, May through October. This festival combines crafts vendors, artists, live music, street performers and sidewalk dining uniquely Annapolis, uniquely fun. This event is free and open to the public. Performers: 12-1:30 Joe's McCarthy's Cuban Band 12-5:00 Meow Bus/Annapolis Children's Museum 3:00-4:45 Dan Haas

Contact: 410-741-3267 Ext. or visit www.goweststreet.com
Location: Inner West Street. First Block of West Street, Annapolis 21401.

Tuesday, 05 August 2008 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
25 Anniversary of the National Night Out - The Hottest Event of the Year!

"We're Giving Crime a Going Away Party". FREE FOOD & Fun, For the Whole Family. National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen our Neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. Highlights of the events - McGruff the Crime Dog -Games - The APD Cool Snowcones - Watergate Village Prize Zone - M.E.O.W. Bus -Mobile Emergency Command Center - AFD Bomb Squad and Fire Trucks - APD A.S.E.T. Team, Bike Patrol, and much more! FREE GIVE-AWAYS! 39 Officers and 10 Annapolis Community Members will also be receiving awards.

Contact: 410-268-9000 Ext. 7331
Location: Annapolis City Dock. Market Space , Annapolis 21401

Thursday, 07 August 2008 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Best Friends Game Night

Think you know your best friend well? Bring him or her and take on the other friend teams and answer eyebrow-raising, truth-inducing questions. Snacks will be provided and the winning team receives an awesome prize.

Contact: 410-222-1905 or visit aacpl.net
Location: Broadneck Library. 1275 Green Holly Drive , Annapolis 21409

This is just a sampling of the many events and activities available in our area. Want to know more about the delights of living in our land of pleasant living? With more than 20 years' experience in real estate in Prince Georges, Calvert, and Anne Arundel Counties, we're here to help make your home buying dreams come true. The "Special" Ed Haraway Team can help you find the perfect house for you and your family. We are "The Realtors Who Treat You Special!"

Red, White, and Blue in Bowie on July 4

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:31:14 -0400

Fireworks and fun for the family

You don't have to go far for a good old-fashioned Independence Day celebration. The City of Bowie celebrates America on Friday, July 4, 2008 with music and fireworks. Come to Allen Pond Park in the afternoon to enjoy all the park has to offer families, and stay to sample the food, beverage and novelty concessions that will be available from 3:00 p.m. on.

Then listen to the M&R Band beginning at 4:30, have your picnic dinner, more music, and top it off with spectacular fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Here are the details, and for more information you can go to http://www.cityofbowie.org/special_events/4thofJuly.pdf to see the full flyer for the event.

The City Of Bowie CELEBRATES AMERICA

FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008 - ALLEN POND PARK

(Rain Date for Fireworks ONLY Saturday, July 5, 2008)

4:30 PM - M&R Band– Variety Music

7:45 PM - Mayor’s Welcome– Mayor G. Frederick Robinson

8:00 PM - M&R Band

9:00 PM - Introduction of Elected Officials

Flag Ceremony– Bowie Memorial Post 8065 VFW

National Anthem – Nichelle Fullen

9:15 PM - FIREWORKS!

Food, drink, and novelty concessions will be available beginning at 3:00 P.M.
Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in Allen Pond Park on July 4th.
The Collington Lodge #230 will have their MD Chips (Maryland Child Identification Program) at this year's Fourth of July festivities. The cost is FREE.
ALL Allen Pond Park parking will be designated handicapped. Additional parking is available at the Mitchellville Road Soccer Fields and on side streets.
Colored powder fireworks will be set off throughout the day.
No pets are allowed in Allen Pond Park on July 4th.
Special parking and road restrictions will apply before and after the event.

Just as Independence Day means fireworks, summer means concerts every Saturday and Sunday in Bowie. Go to Town Green Park at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays to hear:

June 28 - Project Natale /Jazz

July 5 - ilyAIMY Acoustic Rock/Folk

July 12 - 40 Dollar Fine Classic Rock/Country

July 19 - 2nd Coming Jazz featuring Mr. Young Jazz

July 26 - 5 Oaks Folk/Rock/Country

And see the full schedule here: http://www.cityofbowie.org/special_events/Saturday_concerts.pdf

Then on Sunday, come back to Allen Pond Park for the Sunset Concert Series starting at 7:00 p.m.:

June 29 - Premium Band & Horns R&B/Soul/Motown

July 6 - United States Air Force Band Silver Wings /Country

July 13 - Redstone Classic Rock/ Oldies

July 20 - Durham Station /Bluegrass

July 27 - U.S. Air Force Max Impact /Pop

And visit this site for the full Sunday schedule:

http://www.cityofbowie.org/special_events/Sunday_Schedule.pdf

These are just a few reminders of why people love Bowie as a place to live and work. When you're ready to find your Bowie home, we can help. The "Special" Ed Haraway team has the experience and knowledge to make your home dreams come true in Maryland. We really are the "The Realtors Who Treat You Special!"

Get Out! and Enjoy Maryland's Early Summer Activities

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:36:30 -0400

Warm weather brings much to enjoy in Maryland

Whether you are looking for baseball or a bayside concert, there's plenty to do in our area of Maryland. So pack a picnic, don't forget the sun block, and get outside to enjoy these events.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:30 pm
Bowie Baysox "Meet The Team" event
Father's day at the Baysox, with our "Meet The Team" event of the season with pre-game autograph session and father and son catch on the field from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Bowie Baysox vs. Harrisburg Senators.

Contact: 301-464-4851 or visit www.baysox.com
Location: Bowie Baysox Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Highway , Bowie 20716.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bayside Summer Concert Series
Concerts are held Sundays at Downs Park, located at 8311 John Downs Loop off Mountain Road in Pasadena. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax under summer skies in this scenic park. Alcohol is prohibited. The park charges $5 per car for parking (but the fee is waived for concerts by military performers). June 15, 6-7 p.m. - The Cruisers (military band; Top 40 and Motown).

Contact: 410-222-6230 or visit www.aacounty.org/recparks
Location: Downs Park. 8311 John Downs Loop , Pasadena.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 – Friday, June 20, 2008 1:00 am - 11:00 pm
Race Across America Finishes!
The World's Toughest Bike Race finishes at the City Dock. See Solos and Teams at the end of a 3000-mile race from Oceanside, CA, to Annapolis, MD. Come cheer on these amazing people at the end of their journey!

Contact: 303-956-7226 Ext. or visit www.raceacrossamerica.org
Location: Annapolis City Dock. Market Space , Annapolis 21401

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Summertime Maritime Concert Series - Evening
Catch the museum's Summertime Maritime Concert series Wednesday evenings in Eastport. FREE! Wednesdays' concerts are held from 7-9 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) beach next to the museum, which is located on Back Creek at the end of Second Street in Eastport. Bring your own lawn chairs and a picnic baskets. Beverages will be available for purchase. June 18 - The Joe Byrd Trio, AMM beach. For more information, call the museum at 410-295-0104 or visit their Web site at www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org

Contact: 410-295-0104 or visit www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org
Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum. 133 Bay Shore Drive , Eastport 21403

Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Summertime Maritime Concert Series - Lunchtime
Catch the museum's Summertime Maritime Concert series at the City Dock in Annapolis on Thursdays. FREE! The concerts are held at noon on Thursdays at the City Dock so bring your lunch and grab a bench. June 19 - Tom McHugh, City Dock.

Contact: 410-295-0104 or visit www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org
Location: Annapolis City Dock. Market Space , Annapolis 21401

Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Disc Dog Contest

Bring your dog and participate in freestyle, time trial, distance, accuracy & more! FREE to participants and spectators. Held at Truxtun Park, Collison Field. Pre-register online at www.disc-dog.us

Contact: 410-263-7958 Ext. or visit www.annapolis.gov/recreation
Location: Truxton Park. 273 Hilltop Lane , Annapolis 21403

Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Eastport-A-Rockin'
Any type of music can be heard at Eastport-A-Rockin', a one-day event crammed with live entertainment, food, and family fun. Bring the kids for moonbouncing, face-painting and laser tagging. Enjoy live music from 27 bands on three stages. You may even see the next big band walk across one of these stages! Whether you enjoy folk music or jazz, BBQ or gyros, tattoos or cotton candy, there is something for everyone at this event, just over the bridge in Eastport.

Contact: 410-916-5500
Location: Eastport-A-Rockin'. 723 Second Street , Annapolis 21403

Saturday, June 21, 2008 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tiller Club Open House
The Tiller Club is having an open house for anyone interested in sailing in Annapolis! Come get involved in some serious sailing fun on the Chesapeake with a great sailing community. We've got opportunities for boat owners, non boat owners, people looking to pick up some crew, and anyone who wants to meet others to sail with. Boat rides from 4-6.

Contact: 303-521-8146 Ext. or visit www.sailingclasses.com
Location: Port Annapolis Marina, 7074 Bembe Beach Road , Annapolis 21403

Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert Series
Concerts are held on Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. at the park, which is located off Hillsmere Drive in Annapolis. Admission to the park and concerts are free starting one hour prior to show time. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating. June 21 - The Crawdaddies (Americana). June 28 - Lauren D'Aria (rock)

Contact: 410-222-1777 or visit www.aacounty.org/recparks
Location: Quiet Waters Park. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road , Annapolis 21403

Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Crofton Summer Concert Series
These free concerts are held at 1678 Village Green, located on Crofton Parkway across from the Crofton Country Club, on Sundays, weather permitting, from 6-8 p.m. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and a picnic basket or cooler. June 22 - Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition.

Contact: 410-721-2301
Location: Crofton Village Green. 1678 Village Green , Crofton

Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:00 pm
Annual All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Tribute Night
Saturday June 28 will feature the Baysox 2nd Annual All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Tribute Night! Come meet the ladies who played in the AAGPBL - The league immortalized in the movie "A League of Their Own," with post-game Fireworks. Bowie Baysox vs. Altoona Curve

Contact: 301-464-4851 or visit www.baysox.com Location: Bowie Baysox Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Highway , Bowie 20716.

Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:00 pm
Fourth of July Spectacular

For a fifth consecutive year, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra leads the community in a special celebration of Independence Day with the Lexus Summer Series' Fourth of July Spectacular, the first of our two FREE ADMISSION concerts for audiences of all ages to enjoy over the summer holidays! Join us at Anne Arundel Community College's Siegert Field, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, Maryland, for a patriotic pops evening of all-American favorites, light classics, and our spectacular fireworks finale.

Contact: 410-263-0907 or visit www.annapolissymphony.org
Location: Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway , Arnold 21012

While you're out and enjoying the lifestyle of Annapolis-Bowie-Crofton, remember that The "Special" Ed Haraway Team can help you find the perfect house for you and your family in this land of pleasant living. We are "The Realtors Who Treat You Special!"