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Bingo, Sunset Concert, Artful Afternoon: Prince George's Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? See what's going on around the area.

By Kerri Gaither

Ask the Dog Trainer Event

  • Where: Clipper's Canine Cafe
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. 
  • Description: Ask the Dog Trainer event on the first Saturday of  every month with Janet Oquendo. Janet is a certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Pawz for Health. She provides in-home dog training in the Maryland area.
  • Cost: Free

Coach Purse and Longaberger Basket Bingo (Anne Arundel County)

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  • Where: Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 3498 Ft. Meade Rd., Laurel
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. 
  • Description: In addition to the regular games there will be two jackpot games, two King Tutt pull tabs, two prize raffles, and one 50/50 cash raffle. Mighty Balls and Pull Tabs for cash prizes will be available also. 
  • Cost: $15

Fall Fair Open House at New Chicago Dance Studio

  • Where:  New Chicago Dance Studio, 7505 Greenway Ctr Dr, Ste 003, Greenbelt
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. 
  • Description: New Chicago Dance Studio will hold a fall enrollment open house.  Attendees can play dance games and win prizes, one of which is a month of free classes. 
  • Cost: Free

"Ice in White" Event - PUL's 20th Anniversary Celebration

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  • Where: Camelot by Martin's - 13905 Central Ave., Upper Marlboro
  • When: Friday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m. 
  • Description: The Pi Upsilon Lambda (PUL) chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is celebrating its 20th anniversary by hosting an elaborate affair at the Camelot. 
  • Cost: $50 

Sunday Sunset Concert

  • Where: Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie
  • When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. 
  • Description: The City of Bowie's Sunday Sunset Concert Series
  • Cost: Free

Artful Afternoon!

  • Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road Greenbelt
  • When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m. 
  • Description: Artful Afternoon featuring a 3-D Workshop lead by Artist in Residence Karen Arrington.
  • Cost: Free

Forest Heights Day 2013

  • Where: Terrell Avenue and Ottawa Street, Forest Heights
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. 
  • Description: 4th anniversary of the town's incorporation with food, music and activities for individuals of all ages at Tayac Neighborhood Park in Forest Heights. This year's festivities will also include a health fair with free screenings and giveaways. 
  • Cost: $3

St. Mary's Peach Festival

  • Where: 1 St. Mary's Church Road, Abingdon
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. 
  • Description: 9th Annual St. Mary’s Episcopal Peach Festival. 
  • Cost: Free

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