Playwrights stop by Bowie

The comedy about a wedding follows last season’s production of ‘‘Dearly Departed,” which the Bowie Community Theatre performed.

‘‘They approached us about meeting us and saying hello and seeing our little playhouse,” Coffey said.

Currently living in North Carolina, the playwrights’ trilogy begins with ‘‘Dearly Beloved,” followed by ‘‘Christmas Bells” and ‘‘Southern Hospitality.”

Directed by Joe DelBalzo, ‘‘Dearly Beloved” will be performed by Bowie Community Theatre Jan. 18 through Feb. 2, 2008.

Bowie students earnpassing TESST grades

Five Bowie residents were among 195 graduates of the TESST College of Technology in Beltsville on Aug. 2. TESST College of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Careers Schools and Colleges of Technology.

Daniel Adams earned an associate of applied science degree in electronics, computer and telecommunications technology. Joshua Youngblood and Kristin Youngblood earned associates of applied science in criminal justice. Gricelda Beza Martinez and Tamara Blango earned certificates as medical assitants.

Medicare seminar planned for next month

HeartFields Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Care, 7600 Laurel Bowie Road in Bowie, will host a free seminar on Medicare Prescription Drug Plans on Sept. 5 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

The seminar will cover bridging the coverage gap, comparing Medicare prescription drug plans, generic drugs, charitable programs, the Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, and the State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Anyone interested in attending should call Sandy Barley at 301-805-8422.

Teens completeemergency training

Several Bowie and Greenbelt teens have completed a 40-hour course for emergency preparation, officials for Camp Fire USA announced. Bowie residents Derek Bing and Jaleesa Johnson completed the Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, along with Greenbelt residents Jessica Smith, Antonio Harrison, Patrick Bostic, Onterio Lowery, Kendrick Bostic and Aron Mason.

The teens completed their training last month during a session at Camp WoHeLo, where they were given hands-on training in fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Courses were taught with assistance from members of the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management and police and fire departments.

Camp Fire USA will hold other Teen CERT course in the fall and winter. For information, visit www.campfireusa-patuxent.org .

Office Depot helps local groups with gift certificates

Officials with the Office Depot supply store have given $500 gift certificates to three local organizations to help with school supplies for needy children. The in-store credits were given to the Bowie Public Library, the county’s Family Crisis Center and the county’s Court-Appointed Special Advocates program, which represents children in domestic and abuse cases. The giveaway coincides with the chain’s opening of a new store at the Free State Shopping Center in Bowie on Route 450.

Glenn Dale teen getslove for tennis essay

Glenn Dale teen David Martin was named a winner in the National Arthur Ashe Essay Contest, officials with the Prince George’s Tennis & Education Foundation announced. Martin, a recent graduate of Laurel High School, won tickets for a weekend in New York City, where he will be able to attend a Broadway show and meet top international tennis pros at a competition. Martin is one of many students who receive training in tennis in addition to educational help through the foundation.