Baker and PG political elite to take to media to push Question 7

The leadership of Prince George’s County today will take to their bully pulpit in the hopes of swaying weary county residents about the need to support Question 7 that has struggled in recent polls.

Prince George’s County Executive, County Council Members, Senators, Delegates and Municipal Leaders to Hold Press Conference on Question 7

Upper Marlboro, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker. III, will be joined by over 20 elected officials from Prince George’s County including  County Council Members, County Members of the Maryland House of Delegates and State Senate, along with municipal leaders from around the County to discuss Question 7, the expansion of gaming in Maryland ballot referendum today Thursday, October 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Prince George’s County Administration Building (CAB) in the County Executive’s Office.

WHAT:                 Press conference on Question 7

WHO:                   Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, Members of the Prince George’s County Council, Members of the House of Delegates from Prince George’s County, Members of the State Senate from Prince George’s County, Prince George’s County Municipal Leaders

WHEN:                 Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:               Prince George’s County Administration Building

County Executive Office, 5^th Floor 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, MD

 

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Gov. Commission on Hispanics talk quality health care access for Hispanics tonight

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The Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs Cordially Invites You to Attend the June 2012 Commission Meeting

Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m.

Mary’s Center
8908 Riggs Road
Adelphi, MD 20783

Please join the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs for a dialogue on

Quality Health Care Access for Hispanics in Maryland  

The dialogue will focus on a closer overview of the recently passed Health Enterprise Zone Bill championed by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, as well as focus on minority health care disparities. A presentation by Mary’s Center on the successful health care provider model used the clinic for minority communities and the under- and uninsured.

The Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs encourages everyone to attend and take advantage of the presentations, engage in the dialogue with our State officials and guests, and receive helpful information and resources for our communities.

Invited Speakers:

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office
Annapolis, MD

Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D. - Secretary
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Zulma Aparicio - Director of Operations in Maryland
Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc.

The Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs meetings are free and open to the public

For Information call (410) 767-7425

www.hispanic.maryland.gov

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Mel Franklin announces District 9 Family Fun Day

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Councilman Mel Franklin announces his annual District 9 Day.

Please note this change: To allow more residents to get home from worship services, District 9 Day will begin at 3PM this year rather than 2PM.  Thanks!

 

REMINDER: *Save the Date*: 2ND ANNUAL DISTRICT 9 FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY- Sunday, July 29th, 3PM-7PM (**Revised Time**)   Please join me and your neighbors on Sunday, July 29th at Cosca Regional park, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735 for our 2nd annual District 9 Family & Friends Day from 3PM-7PM.   Last year, over 1000 District 9 residents attended this outstanding community event and this year will be even bigger and better! Please save the date and join us for fun, food, and valuable information from dozens of District 9 businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.  Bring the children and enjoy the afternoon with us.   **If you are a business or nonprofit organization licensed to operate in the County and are interested in having a free display table at District 9 Day, please contact my Chief of Staff, Brendon Laster, at bllaster@co.pg.md.us or 301-952-3820.  Businesses and organizations based in District 9 will get preference. Please do not wait because space is very limited.**   We are looking for volunteers so if you are interested in lending a helping hand please also contact Brendon Laster at bllaster@co.pg.md.us or 301-952-3820.  I thank you in advance for wanting to be a part of our 2nd Annual District 9 Family & Friends Day!   Please RSVP below so we can prepare for your attendance (RSVPs are recommended, but not required).  We look forward to seeing you there on July 29th!  This event is free and open to the public.    __________________________________________________ RSVP Here! ______________________

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Magic Johnson Foundation & Best Buy host tech summer camp in Bladensburg

MEDIA ADVISORY

NOT YOUR TYPICAL TECH SUMMER CAMP

Geek Squad & Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center

Offer Tech Immersion Session in Prince George’s County, MD!

WHAT:              Best Buy’s Geek Squad continues its quest to demystify technology and nurture innovation, this time empowering Prince George’s County middle- and high-school level girls and boys.

The Geek Squad Summer Academy program™, now in its 6^th year, is a community-supported tech camp during which local Geek Squad Agents join forces with Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center and Elizabeth Seton High School to engage young people in a multi-day experience teaching them to use technology to spark their inner creativity and nurture innovation.

 

WHY:                The Geek Squad Summer Academy program is unique for bringing knowledge to youth in their communities, rather than the other way around. Tailored for students ages 10-17 in Prince George’s County, camp sessions will feature customized modules that dive deep into computers, smart phones, MP3 players and other devices so students literally get into the guts of the technology they use every day.

 

WHO:               Geek Squad is a national 24-hour task force dedicated to helping people make the most of their technology.

 

WHEN:             June 11 & 12, 10:00am-5:00pm

 

INTERVIEWS:  Geek Squad Summer Academy camp students, Geek Squad Agents and local partners are available for photo ops and can discuss the following in an interview:

• Not your average summer camp – what makes Geek Squad Academy unique
• The importance of inspiring our nation’s youth with technology to help foster innovation
• Why understanding technology and it’s applications is a highly desirable tool

 

WHERE:           Elizabeth Seton High School, 5715 Emerson St., Bladensburg, MD 20710

 

CONTACT:        Sarah Lipman, sarah.lipman@ketchum.com, 202.835.9433 

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First Baptist Church to meet with the Sheriff

First Baptist Church of Glenarden

Political Information Network (PIN)

Your attendance is requested for our monthly meeting!

Date:  Saturday, May 26, 2012

Time:  9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.

Location:  First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Ministry Center)

3600 Brightseat Road

Landover, MD

Special Guest: Sheriff Melvin C. High

(Please see attached flyer and invite a friend).

We look forward to seeing you there!

(On behalf of Mrs. Dot Wilson, President)

The Deltas present annual talk on economic development w/ county top brass

A group of Deltas in Prince George’s County will present their annual town hall meeting on economic development in the county at Eleanor Roosevelt High School with many of the top brass from the county government.

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The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta will host its 4th Annual County-wide Town Hall meeting, “Prince George’s County: Developing for the 21st Century ” on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 4-7 pm at Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. in Greenbelt, MD.

The event will be moderated by Molette Green, WHUR-FM news anchor and we will welcome the following panelists to take part in our dialogue:
Councilman Mel Franklin (D-9) – Prince George’s County Council; Chair of the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee (PZED)
Carla Reid – Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Public Infrastructure, Office of the County Executive, Prince George’s County
Gwen McCall – Executive Director, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
Roland Jones – Executive Director, Prince George’s County Minority Business Development Division

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Baker and team plan Economic Development Fund fourm

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EDI Fund Flyer (Taken from the PGC Government Website)

Do you have questions about the Economic Development Fund the county council passed last year at the urging of Executive Rushern Baker? Do you want to know who should apply for funds, how will funds be dispersed and what will be the process used to determine spending?

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker and many of his top economic development officials are hosting a forum on Wednesday, February 29th at Roosevelt High School from 7PM-9PM.

The meeting is open to the public and free. For more information visit www.pgcedc.com/busDevelopment/EDIF.php.

The EDI Fund, which passed with council approval last fall after it was delayed, has been in the news again lately. The county council put $50 million dollars into the fund from the fund balance in 2011 but were shocked to see that the controversial slots legislation proposed by State Senator Douglas JJ Peters (D-23) would funnel more money to the program, money the council would never have control over. In a vote last week the members of the council voted 9-0 to oppose the legislation.

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Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards Presents 3rd Annual College and Career Fair

Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD)

Rep. Donna Edwards is at it again with her popular College and Career Fair in Silver Spring. The theme of the event is Planning for Future Success:  “Helping High School and Middle School Students Plan for Future Educational and Career Opportunities”. If interested, please RSVP to 4mddistrict@mail.house.gov with COLLEGE FAIR in the subject line.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Selena Mendy Singleton at 301-562-7960 or by e-mail at selena.singleton@mail.house.gov.

The event will take place on November 5th from 8:30AM until 1:00PM at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Silver Spring, MD.

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Mentoring to Manhood event takes center stage

Mentoring To Manhood: Men Who Make The Difference is an event that will celebrate honorable men in our community who dedicate their lives to others and inspire new generations of men to do the same.  Tickets are $50 per person and will go to a great cause.  Sponsorship opportunities are available as well – if you’re interested, please contact Rob Malone (rmalone@mtb.com) or Monty Cooper (montycooper@hotmail.com) for more information.

The event will take place on November 3rd at 6:15PM at the Woodmore Country Club.

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County launches Inaugural Clean Up, Green Up

Residents of Prince George’s County can help maintain their clean and green communities through the Inaugural Clean Up, Green Up event on Saturday, October 22nd rain or shine. The beautification and street litter pickup activity provides an opportunity for community organizations, schools and business to partner with Prince George’s County Government to celebrate community pride, volunteerism and commitment to our neighborhoods. For more information go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/AgencyIndex/DER/PDFs/clean-up-green-up-flyer.pdf

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