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The 166-year-old Prince George's County Fair returns to the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro today through Sunday. Along with traditional 4-H agricultural and horticultural exhibits, contests and entertainment, the fair will showcase an array of county government agency programs and services.
Fair hours are 4 to 10 p.m. today, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $6, and admission for children ages 6 to 11 is $5. Children 5 and under are free. Every paid ticket has a coupon good for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich at the Largo, Bowie or Waldorf restaurants.
The Show Place Arena is located near the intersection of Routes 301 and 4 in Upper Marlboro. For a schedule of events, visit www.countyfair.org.
Community college hosts Bluebird Blues Festival
Prince George's Community College in Largo will host its 16th annual Bluebird Blues Festival from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 in front of Novak Field House and in the Hallam Theatre of the Queen Anne Fine Arts building on the Largo campus, located at 301 Largo Road.
Admission is free. The festival will have live entertainment, children's activities, food, giveaways and vendors.
For information, call 301-322-0851.
Fire and EMS Department members receive awards
Two Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department members received Charter for Change awards Aug. 26. The award encourages members to think outside the box, encouraging improvement for the way services are delivered to Prince George's County residents. The awards encourage a work environment where service matters.
Dr. Jacqueline F. Brown, chief administrative officer for Prince George's County presented awards during a Fire/EMS Department meeting at the Largo Government Center.
Brian Frankel, a firefighter/medic technician with Prince George's County was presented with the CAO Most Visionary Innovation Award.
Fire Chief Lawrence H. Sedgwick Jr. received the Charter for Change Savings Award. This award recognized Sedgwick for his ongoing improvement in risk management strategies of safety, wellness and service.
Dynamic Moves Dance Studio presents dance recital
The Dynamic Moves Dance Studio summer camp presented their dance recital titled "Life" on Aug. 14 at the Bowie Library.
Both students and teachers performed ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop.
Students who performed at the recital were Makaela Braxton-Brown, 2, of Largo, Jabria Bruce, 6, of Upper Marlboro, Jordan Bruce, 13, of Upper Marlboro, Kamiah Miller, 5, of Upper Marlboro, Courtney Parker, 6, of Upper Marlboro, Kaitlyn Parker, 7, of Upper Marlboro, Amia Coffey, 4, of District Heights, Chloe' Coffey, 9, of District Heights, Jenell Hunter, 15, of District Heights, Jalexa Davis, 10, of Clinton, Logan Lee, 4, of Landover, Fath Martin, 2, of Bowie and Madison McLaughlin, 2, of Bowie.
Teachers who performed were Lamika Martin, artistic director, of Bowie, Alysa Gillis, 21, of Forestville and Cassandra Scott, 23, of Upper Marlboro.
Community college celebrates 50th anniversary
Prince George's Community College in Largo is having its 50th anniversary gala at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C. in the Woodrow Wilson Ballroom.
Tickets are $250, which includes reception and seating, dinner, program and a special performance by recording artist Oleta Adams.
For ticket and sponsorship information, call 301-322-0858.
Reviewing rules of the road in back-to-school season
For the 2008 back-to-school season, the Maryland State Highway Administration and Choose Safety for Life campaign partners encourage people to review the rules of the road for driving, walking or biking.
The Choose Safety of Life campaign outlines how to be safe in their B-SAFE campaign: Buckle up, Slow down – speeding kills, Always drive sober, Focus and Everyone share the road.
The campaign partners also remind drivers to pay attention to school zones during morning arrival and in afternoon dismissal.
The SHA reminds motorists that it is against the law to pass a stopped school bus when its lights are flashing and its stop arm is extended; on undivided roadways without a physical barrier or median, vehicles must stop on both sides of the road. Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to load or unload children; motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms mean the bus is stopped and that children are getting on or off; motorists approaching in either direction must wait until the red lights stop flashing before proceeding.
Alumni, friends invited to Varsity Grill in College Park
Alumni and friends from the University of Southern Mississippi are invited to view the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Auburn game during a reunion at noon on Sept. 6 at Varsity Grill, 8424 Baltimore Ave., College Park. RSVP to Jim Andrews at 301-262-3036 or jimandrewscpm@comcast.net. There is no registration free, door prizes will be awarded and guests can order from the menu.
Park Your Arts returns
Park Your Arts returns to Upper Marlboro on Sunday at the park next to the town's library on Main Street.
Events include musical performances, children's activities and a book sale with thousands of titles to choose from, as well as CDs, DVDs and school supplies. Participants can also watch a live animal show or buy local hand-crafted art. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Upper Marlboro Library, which sponsors essay and poetry contests, a chess club, book discussions and more.
Activities start at 10 a.m. and go until 6 p.m. Go to www.ParkYourArts.com for more information.
