Get Out Riverdale Park: Basket Bingo, Sunday Sunset Concert, Artful Afternoon and More in Events This Weekend

By Kerri Gaither

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

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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

·      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

·      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