In and Around Morningside-Skyline
By Mary McHale 301-735-3451
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Brandywine-Aquasco
By Audrey Johnson 301-922-5384
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to Steven Carter, Dr. Sandra Jones, Davion Dorsett, Veronica Quarm, Khadija Hakim-Hinton, Nurbert Hughes, Jr., Walter Joiner, Bernestine Bryan, Lyra Rojas, Mwezi Nsimba Mbakwe, Okezie Nzuzi Mbakwe, Nicole Falby, Abu Davies, Judanne Thomas, Brandon Holmes, Lawrence Omoregbe, Jordan Joseph, Marian Thomas, Ethel Cooke, Rachelle Jackson, Roseline Omoregbe, Yannick Bourne, William Terry, Donovan Cain, Anne Kauffman, Rev. Stella Tay, Florella Wallace who are Clinton United Methodist Church members celebrating birthdays in January.
JANUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to Elvin and Joan Falby, Oiuwa and Assiatu (Lilly Jalloh) Adeyemo, Macon and Avis Balkcom-Williams, George and Mildred Rucker, Nurbert and Carol Hughes, Walter and Theresa Lindsay Joiner who are Clinton United Methodist Church members celebrating Wedding Anniversaries in January.
MARTIN LAWRENCE
Comedy Legend Martin Lawrence is back on stage with his Y’all Know What it is! From his iconic stand-up specials to blockbuster films and the hit TV series, Martin Lawrence has been making audiences laugh for decades with his unmatched energy. Fans can expect a night full of hilarious new material, classic Martin humor, and the kind of unforgettable performance that proves why he remains one of the greatest to ever do it. Do not miss your chance to see Martin Lawrence live, this is comedy you do not want to miss. The dates are Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 8 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. Box office hours: On Show Days: 3 hours prior to ticketed event. MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland.
SYMPHONY OF SOUL INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION DAY
Ready to bring your talent to Bulldog Nation? High school seniors and transfer students are invited to audition for Bowie State University’s world-class Symphony of Soul Marching Band. Connect with our band leadership to schedule your audition: bbennett@bowiestate.edu or msimmons@bowiestate.edu. Dates are Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (EST) Bowie State University Fine and Performing Arts Center, Room 2235A, 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, Maryland 20715-9465.
WOMEN OF COLOR NETWORK CONFERENCE
The 20th Anniversary of the Maryland Women of Color Network Conference is Friday March 6, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Bowie State University in the Student
Center Ballrooms, 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, Maryland. Price $60.00. Join Bowie State University for a conference where professionals in public health, government, nonprofit, and education come together to discuss sexual violence prevention and response. Connect with staff from rape crisis centers, government agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and students who are dedicated to supporting survivors and building safer communities. Learn more: https://mcasa.org/providers/mwocn.
BADEN RECREATION CENTER
Baden Elementary School Park and Community Center located at 13601 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine, Maryland, a suburb of Washington DC. Email: badencc@pgparks.com. Phone: (301) 888-1500. The Center has a licensed before and after school Kids’ Care program that is available for students at Baden Elementary School. Hours: Mon-Thu: 2–9 p.m. Fri: 2–7 p.m. (Teens) Sat: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday closed. Please contact the Community Center directly for more details and rental information.
Amenities are Basketball Courts, Baseball/Softball Fields, Bike Rack, Billard’s Room, Child Care Programs, Classrooms, Family Changing Room, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Tables, Full Basketball Courts, Game Room, Horseshoes, Fitness Equipment, Kitchen, Parking Lot, Playground Equipment, Soccer/Futsal.
HISTORIC SITES IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Melwood Park in the Upper Marlboro vicinity was built c. 1750 by Ignatius Digges and raised to its present irregular two stories by his widow c. 1800. This unique dwelling was visited by George Washington on several occasions. The British Army camped near here during their march on Washington in August 1814. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland Libraries, Special collections; information obtained from the Illustrated Inventory of Historic Sites in Prince George’s County by Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission.
The Magruder House, also called “The Old Stone House” or “the William Hilleary House,” is on the National Register of Historic Places and the nationwide Historic American Buildings Survey. William Hilleary built the house c. 1746 and sold it to Richard Henderson. George Washington dined there on May 9, 1787. In August 1814, invading British troops passed the house on their way to the Battle of Bladensburg. Unverified tradition maintains that the only American civilian resistance offered at Bladensburg came from that house. After battle that day, the house was used as a hospital for wounded troops. Prince George’s Heritage received it in 1979, and the restoration of the property occurred in 1982. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland Libraries, Special Collections).
The George Washington House in Bladensburg was built c. 1760. It was built originally as a store, part of a commercial complex that included a tavern and a blacksmith shop. From the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, it served as a tavern. Presently, it houses offices (Submitted by Prince George’s County Historical Society; information obtained from the Illustrated Inventory of Historic Sites in Prince George’s County by Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission.)
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