Community Happenings & News: February 2023
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City Office ClosuresCity administrative offices will be closed on following dates:
- Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday
Upcoming City Meetings
Monday, February 6, 2023
Council Work Session (Virtual) - 7:00PM
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 |Meeting ID: 992 3939 8605 | Passcode: 086777
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Council Public Hearing (Hybrid) - 7:00PM
In-Person (Municipal Center - Lower Level) and virtual:
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 | Meeting ID: 980 2251 7451| Passcode: 934907
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Council Regular Meeting (Hybrid) - 7:30PM
In-Person (Municipal Center - Lower Level) and virtual:
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 | Meeting ID: 963 4027 4371 | Passcode: 291413
See City calendar for additional meeting details and information.
Charter Review Committee Meetings
The City of Glenarden will hold virtual Charter Review Committee Meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month. Please see the following meeting schedule below:
Date and Time:
- Thursday, January 19, 2023 |6:30PM
- Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 6:30PM
- Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 6:30PM
- Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 6:30PM
Join Online | Join By Phone: (301)715-8592
Meeting ID: 878 619 2046
Passcode: 670752
For more information, email Councilwoman Erika L. Fareed and please check the City calendar for updates. Meeting dates will be announced as they become available.
City Of Glenarden CodeRED Notification System
To receive emergency and important information pertaining to City of Glenarden we encourage all residents and businesses to go to our website, click on the CodeRED logo located on the homepage and enter your contact information, including additional phone numbers, and text and email addresses, or text GLENARDEN to 99411 to receive the link directly to your mobile phone and sign up from there.
If you know of anyone who did not receive this call who lives in City of Glenarden please encourage them to visit the City’s website and enter their information.
If you do not have Internet access, please contact a friend or family member to help add your contact information to the emergency database. Questions regarding this system test should be directed to City of Glenarden at (301)773-2100.
For more information visit the CodeRED page.
Maryland Municipal League "If I Were Mayor I Would..." Digital Essay Contest
Each year, MML and the Maryland Mayors’ Association invite 4th-grade students to participate in this statewide essay contest. The essay contest theme for this year is "Preserving the Past to Power the Future". The contest's purpose is to help students think about ways to make their community a better place to live and work as well as to educate over 22,000 students and their teachers about Maryland municipal government.
For additional information please visit https://www.mdmunicipal.org/168/Mayors-Essay-Contest.
Black History month
Check out links below for local programs celebrating Black History Month in 2023:
Prince George's County Department of Parks & Recreation: performances to history lessons to tours, in-person and virtual events and activities
Prince George's County Memorial Library: In person and virtual programs for the whole family!
Prince George's County African American Heritage Sites Guide: Virtual site tours of heroic destinations in the County
Maryland Office of Tourism: Online exhibits, museum tours, parks and driving tours of African American heritage sites
National Archives Events Calendar: Live virtual programs and events
The National Museum of African American History and Culture: Online exhibits, videos, an array of events, programs and tours honoring the African American experience
Smithsonian Institution Heritage Events Calendar: In-person and online for vibrant performances, lectures, and family activities celebrating African American culture and heritage
Prince George's County, MD. Warming Centers For Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness In Extreme Weather Conditions.jpg)
The Department of Parks and Recreation offers Warming Centers in Prince George's County with seating any time it reaches freezing temperatures. Residents may stop in any of the facilities to keep warm.Click here for locations.
Prince George's County Food Equity Council - Community Food Assistance Resources
Looking for food in your neighborhood? Prince George's County food assistance resources are updated weekly on their website. Check out the updates for the week here.
Place Your Order For Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Did you know residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of free at-home tests on USPS.com. Each order now includes 8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.
Visit USPS.com/testkit to place your order today!
No Excuse For Teen Dating Abuse Teen Summit
The Department of Family Services, in collaboration with various community partners, is hosting its 10th Annual No Excuse for Dating Abuse Teen Summit on Friday, February 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM in recognition of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Each year, the County comes together in an effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence and educate our youth. The event is free to youth ages 11-21 years and will include a teen panel, fashion show, spoken word, and more.
Interested youth ages 12 years and up can also attend the LGBTQ+ edition this Friday, January 27, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Learn more information or register to attend at www.pgparksdirect.com and enter ticket code in the search bar: NRLS-SPEC-GA-20230203.
Prince George's County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP): Virtual Public Forum
The Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security/Emergency Management Division (OHS/EMD) is in the process of updating the County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). They will be hosting a second Virtual Public Forum Thursday, February 2nd at 5:30pm for County Residents. During this forum, our office, in collaboration with the Department of
Call-in information, in case any of the links have problems
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/PublicMeetingHMP2023
Meeting ID: 234 450 078 526
Meeting Passcode: pp5T8K
Call-in Information (Audio Only): +1 571-360-4685,,703631473#
(Phone Conference ID: 703 631 473#)
Youth Empowerment Summit & Arts Conference
"Youth Empowerment" Summit & Arts Conference! February 4, 2022 at 8615 McLain Ave Suite A, Glenarden, MD 20706! Beginning at 10AM-3PM.
Creative workshops and classes for students to learn and enjoy! These variety of workshops and classes range from:
Starting Small Businesses;
Financial Literacy & Freedom;
Entrepreneurship;
Creative/Song Writing;
Mental Health;
I.T.;
DJing & More
Register/R.S.V.P. Here
Food & Refreshments Will Also Be Provided For The Students, Guests & More! Help Us Bring In The New Year And Black History Month; Understanding The History, Shaping The Present, And Building Up The Future With Our Creative Young Minds! Thank You!
This Event Is In Partnered With Mayor Cross Of Glenarden, MD, Grind Hard Dream Big Podcast, Dare2BeDifferent OutReach, Jet Major Entertainment LLC & Many Many More!
Judge Sylvania Woods Mental Health Expo - Vendor Support Needed!
Hello Community Partners, JSWES is planning their 2nd Annual Mental Health Expo on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 2:30PM-5:30PM.
They would love for you to be a part of this event to help support and provide resources for their students, families and school community. If you are interested in being a vendor, please complete the Vendor Interest Form: bit.ly/JSWES_2023AMHE
Vendor interest form must be completed by Friday April 14, 2023 COB them plan accordingly. Please see attached flyer and help spread the word!
FY2023 Local Impact Grant Program
Prince George's County is now accepting applications for the FY 2023 Local Impact Grant Program. Non-profits that provided community-based programs within the six-mile radius around MGM National Harbor are encouraged to apply by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 17.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/FY2023LDCGrant.