Archive for October, 2011

Free Health Clinic Saturday, Oct. 29

Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Health and wellness are critically important factors in quality of life. This Saturday, Oct. 29 Men Aiming Higher and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission are sponsoring the 2nd Annual "Strengthening Families Health Clinic." Get free health screenings from board certified nurses, dentists, and physicians. Lake Arbor Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit: http://menaiminghigher.org/news.htm.

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Eco City Farms Unveils And Celebrates Public Art And Food Project

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
ECO City Farms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit urban farm in Prince George's County designed to serve as a prototype and incubator for sustainable local farming. Join ECO City Farms for a Double Unveiling: "Cultivating Community/Cultivar La Comunidad" Public Art and Food Project & Tennis Court Farm. Friday, October 21 Unveiling Ceremony 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Community Celebration 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  4913 Crittenden Stre

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Community Forum: Building Better Neighborhoods With Transit-oriented Development

Monday, October 17th, 2011
What kind of a community does Prince George’s want to be? How do we map a strategy and what role does transit-oriented development play? As the county works to guide development around transit stations, how can we ensure great community designs and full public engagement? Join the Envision Prince George's Community Action Team and the Coalition for Smarter Growth for a discussion with the new Planning Board Chairman and a national leade

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Metro’s Riders’ Advisory Council Seeks New Members

Friday, October 7th, 2011
Metro's Riders' Advisory Council is looking for riders to fill six available positions on the volunteer council. Positions are available for residents in the District of Columbia (2), Prince George’s County (2) and Arlington County (1). There is also one at-large position available to a resident of any jurisdiction served by Metro. What would you do as a member of the Council? Now's the time to have your say.  The deadline for nominatio

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Forty Under 40 Recognizes County’s Next Generation Of Leaders

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
There is a new generation of leaders who live in Prince George’s County. They are making important contributions in a variety of sectors and the Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund wants to recognize them. Forty UNDER 40 – Prince George’s will recognize forty county residents, under the age of 40, who have made important contributions in business, education, public service, arts and humanities, science and engine

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