Events

The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear continues the legacy of Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They bring to life such hit songs as “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “The Love I Lost,” “Bad Luck,” “Wake Up Everybody,” and many other love songs. Come out and enjoy the sounds of The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:30-11:30 am

(Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting begins at 10:30 am • Remarks begin at 11 am)

Horsepen Park
8609 Race Track Road, Bowie 20715

Join us for a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge! This new, 530-foot bridge for cyclists and pedestrians connects Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. It links two previously isolated segments of the WB&A Trails from Bowie to Odenton, creating a continuous 12.7-mile stretch of the trail across Central Maryland.

Please note: Attendees are welcome to walk or ride their bikes on the trail for this event. The total distance from the parking lot to the bridge is 1 mile each way.

For Walkers:
If needed, transportation is available 9:30-10:15 am from Horsepen Park parking lot to the Patuxent River Bridge.

For Bike Riders:
Come ride with us to the Patuxent River Bridge as a group! We will depart promptly at 9:30 am from Glenn Dale Community Center (11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale 20769). Helmets are required, and don’t forget your water bottle! Bicycles are not provided.

Distance: 5 miles (10 miles round-trip)

Pace: Relaxed and beginner-friendly (10–12 mph)

Destination: Patuxent River Bridge

Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52578926 (100% WB&A Trail)

Do you wish to express yourself more? Are you looking for inspiration? Join us for this three-hour self-expression workshop. Participants will use prompts to discuss and engage creatively with one another and a life coach. Projects will include combining images and objects into a 3-D creation using pictures, paper, and clear gems.