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'Bowie Speaks' spotlights local programs, festival and volunteer opportunities
Summary
The City of Bowie's 'Bowie Speaks' event promoted participation in city committees, volunteer programs, grants for community projects, and announced the International Festival on Sept. 12 at Allen Pond Park as an inclusion opportunity.
Organizers used the Bowie Speaks forum to highlight city resources and upcoming events that aim to build cross-cultural ties. Staff and committee members pointed residents to volunteer committees, a small grants program for community projects, the 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' initiative, and the city's International Festival. "It's Saturday, September 12 from 11AM to 3PM at Allen Pond Park," a staff member announced, inviting groups such as PFLAG Bowie to register as vendors.
Panelists and staff also encouraged residents to join city committees and volunteer-led efforts to increase turnout for community events; the diversity committee and other neighborhood committees rely largely on volunteers to run block parties, cultural events and resource fairs. City staff described ongoing programs — stream cleanups, planting events and monthly community activities — as regular points of contact where neighbors can meet and build trust.
