Flat Labbe Summer/ Fall 2012

This summer we are asking you to take Flat Dr. Labbe on an adventure! Get your Flat Labbe from any of our offices or download a Flat Labbe from our website and let the fun begin! Take pictures of your adventures this summer for your chance to win great prizes.

This year we are awarding over $1800 in prizes for the best pictures of Flat Dr. Labbe in categories such as:

• MOST PEOPLE
• FARTHEST AWAY
• HIGHEST PLACE
• MOST UNIQUE
• FUNNIEST

For each and every picture you take with Flat Labbe and upload to our Facebook page , you will be entered in a drawing for $300! We are throwing some extra special WAHOO points into the mix as well! Snap a picture of yourself with Flat Labbe and any of or wonderful orthodontists, and we will award you 15 WAHOO points for uploading your picture to our Facebook page. Each office will keep a map tracking Flat Dr.Labbe’s travels, so share photos with us of all your fun summer adventures with Flat Dr. Labbe!

 

To view our official rules and prizes, visit our  Stewart and Labbe website.

 

We look forward to seeing all of the exciting pictures you come up with!

Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics NEW Digital Impression Scanning System

In today’s world, it is important to feel confident and look your best. Whether you are looking for a new career, trying to find that perfect someone or want to make a personal change, having straight teeth and a healthy, beautiful smile is an important component. However, people often feel that orthodontic treatment can be too much trouble, too embarrassing or too disruptive. They therefore will put off getting any sort of treatment.

Today we have options such as Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, the clear removable braces for both teens and adults. Since the introduction of Invisalign, the smile you have always wanted can now be achieved in a reasonable amount of time and with minimal impact on your busy schedule. Each set of aligners is worn for approximately two weeks before switching to your next set. Gradually the teeth are moved according to the treatment plan and goals set by the patient and their orthodontist.

At Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics we have made Invisalign treatment even easier and more proficient with the use of an iOC Digital Impression Scanner. This state-of-the-art technology allows our well trained clinicians to take highly accurate digital, 3D images of the topographical characteristics of your teeth. By taking these 3D scans, we eliminate the need for an impression as well as speed up the process of getting our Invisalign patients started with treatment.

The iOC Scanner is all about patient comfort. It delivers a digital dental impression that is even more accurate than our routine dental impressions. During the scan our patients remain comfortable and are able to breathe and swallow naturally. Much like our digital X-ray system, the iOC Scanner does not expose our patients to any sort of radiation and is completely safe.

But the best part of all is that the iOC Scanner is FAST! Using the scanner at Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics results in a faster delivery time of your personalized Invisalign or Invisalign Teen aligners. This will allow you to start creating YOUR beautiful smile even sooner!

You can see our iOC Scanner in action in this wonderful video. Just click HERE to check it out!

At Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics we offer free consultations, accept most insurance plans and offer flexible payment options. Dr. Stephen Labbe is an Elite Premier Provider of Invisalign and is therefore ranked in the top percentage of providers worldwide.

Vote for Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics as Chesapeake Family Magazine’s Favorite Docs!

Let the games begin…
We try our best to make our patients happy and to give them the best care possible. We would LOVE it if you would vote for us in Chesapeake Family’s Favorite Docs! We were able to earn the title last year and would like nothing more than to do it again.

You can cast your vote by clicking HERE! Simply select “Dentist – Orthodontics” from the drop down menu and then fill in your favorite doc. Will it be...

Dr. Labbe?

Dr. Langguth?

Dr. Mascia?

Or just Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics?

You pick…

Thanks for taking the time to do this! And THANKS for trusting us for your orthodontic needs!

Halloween Candy Donations for our Troops!

All of us here at Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics want to thank those who helped us collect Halloween candy for our Troops! We had a fantastic turnout and gathered candy of all kinds! In the end, we had 3 larger sized storage bins each filled to the top.
On Thursday, December 8th, we took the candy to the USO-Metro on the Ft. Mead Army Base.

There we met Queen Waddell, the Coordinator at the FT. Meade USO Center. Queen is a young lady that is filled with life, has a heart that is pure and a permanent smile on her face! She amazed me as she took me on a tour of their rather small facility. I couldn’t get over how much good was coming out of such a tiny place. Somehow though…she makes it work.

Queen was thrilled to see the huge amounts of candy that we had! She said over and over how much the Troops and their families will appreciate it. “What a morale booster!”

The USO Metro is a nonprofit organization chartered by Congress and dedicated to “Serving those who serve, and their families” in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. It is through financial support of individuals and organizations in the local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission. If you would like more information on the USO, please visit www.usometro.org.

Knowing that our patients and friends would be interested to find out how they can help NOW, I asked Queen what they need most. “Volunteers!”, she said. “Smiling faces and giving hearts are always welcome at Ft. Meade USO”. Also, they always need non-perishable food items to keep their “pantry” stocked…especially this time of year! And, business sponsors to help assist with daily, monthly, quarterly and annual events are also needed.

Queen also taught me about the “Project USO Elf”, a special holiday gift program for military kids. They want to make this holiday season bright for our littlest heroes! To learn more or make a donation to sponsor a military child through this and other USO holiday programs, please visit www.usometro.org/donate.

Once again, thank you! It was a true pleasure to bring the combined efforts of our patient’s candy donations to the USO! It was fabulous to meet Queen and I am certain that Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics will be looking for more ways that we can make a difference for this outstanding organization.

The Importance of Wearing Your Retainers!!

After an average of 24 months in treatment, a full 2 years of your life, the braces are finally coming off! It’s time to rejoice with a feast of bubble gum, hard pretzels and anything else chewy, gooey, sticky or gummy and to enjoy the pleasure of showing off that new, gorgeous smile that has emerged! But how can an orthodontic patient maintain their beautiful smile for years to come? The answer is to WEAR RETAINERS AS INSTRUCTED!

There are many types and designs of both upper and lower retainers. At Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics, we utilize removable Hawley Retainers that can be customized with fancy colors and personal logos as well as Trutain Retainers, which are clear and similar to the Invisalign aligners. Regardless of the type, the two main purposes of retainers are the same: 1. To allow the bone surrounding the roots of the teeth to rebuild after the braces have moved them and 2. To prevent individual teeth from shifting.

How long should I wear my retainers? This is a question that is heard time and time again after the braces come off. Wearing retainers as prescribed by your orthodontist is the best way to prevent your teeth from moving after orthodontic treatment. At Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics, we recommend fulltime wear for one full year. After that we advise our patients to wear their retainers at nighttime only.

In the beginning, during regular fulltime wear, the retainers feel comfortable. It may seem as if they are doing nothing at all. Then, after several weeks of not so regular wear, the retainers may feel tight and uncomfortable. In this instance you can assume that there has been some shifting. However, after a few nights of regular retainer wear, the teeth will realign into their proper positions.

It is also important to remember that as a patient is undergoing orthodontic treatment, the roots of the teeth are actually being moved through bone. As the teeth are moved, the bone dissipates and creates a void or empty area around the roots of each of these teeth. Therefore, regular retainer wear after orthodontic treatment is important because the retainers will allow the bone to regenerate solidly around the roots while maintaining the desired position of the teeth.

Retainers stabilize and maintain the beautiful smile that was achieved by you and your orthodontist. Slight changes in the position of your teeth are a natural occurrence with age and not a failure in orthodontic treatment. Upon completion of treatment it is the patient that is in charge of keeping things straight! Best advice then is WEAR YOUR RETAINERS FULLTIME FOR A YEAR AND “NIGHTTIME FOR A LIFETIME”!

Let Maryland See Your Smile Photo Mission Contest!

The HOTTEST contest of the summer is finally here! The Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics Let Maryland See Your Smile Contest is up and running! Here's how it works...first you need to get your hands on an the "Official Mission List". On that list you will see 4 categories: People, Places, Things and Actions. What you need to do is get a picture of yourself WITH YOUR STEWART AND LABBE T-SHIRT ON and with these different people, places, things or doing these actions to earn the points indicated on the Mission List.
You will then send your pictures to us via email to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. We will tally up your points and post your pictures all over our offices! All pictures MUST be in by Sept. 6th and the winner will be announced on Sept. 8th.

In addition, you can also participate in our Facebook Special Op Missions! There is one of these missions in each category. In addition to earning your points towards the grand prize, these pictures can also be uploaded onto our Facebook Page. Then you must invite your friends and their friends and so on and so on to log on and "like" your picture! Pictures with the most "likes" will win! For each category there will be one Special Ops winner (that's 4 in total!)

So...are you ready for the best part? THE PRIZES!! Well wait no more:

2 First Place Prizes = Choice of Ipad 2 OR $500 Visa Card
2 Second Place Prizes = $200 Visa Card
2 Third Place Prizes = $50 Visa Card
4 Facebook Special Op Mission Prizes = $100 Visa Card

You read it right! We are giving away 2 Ipads, 2 $200 Visa Cards, 2 $50 Visa Cards and 4 $100 Visa Cards! That's $2000 worth of prizes! That makes THIS CONTEST the biggest contest in Stewart and Labbe History!

Click HERE to download the rules as well as the OFFICIAL MISSION LIST directly to your computer OR scan the QR Code with your smart phone.

Grab your camera and get your shirt ready to go! It's going to be one WILD & CRAZY summer....

Match the Ladies to the Babies! Winner gets a $60 GC to Old Navy, Banana Repulic & the Gap

We have another new and exciting contest hot off the press for you! And this one is absolutely adorable!
In the pictures below you will see 12 of our staff members…all grown up and gorgeous as ever. In the other picture you will see their cute little baby faces.
See if you can match up the babies with the ladies. Can you tell who is who?
Get your entry in by June 16th. You can email your answers to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. All correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $60 gift certificate good at Old Navy, Banana Republic, or the Gap. Winner will be announced on June 20th.
If you have any questions, please email us at seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com.

Have fun and Good Luck!

Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics Spring Newsletter

Click HERE to view Straight Talk, our most recent newsletter. Be sure to read through it as it is filled with great information. This includes our New Wahoo Prizes!! Now more than ever you want to be sure that you are collecting Wahoos and trading them in for some fantastic prizes. There is something for everyone…we promise!

If you have any news for our June Newsletter, please let us know. You can drop an email to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com and we will be sure to get your word out.

Hope your spring season is going great and we look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Movie Madness Contest!

At last the warm weather is coming! And with the fresh new spring air we bring you a fresh new fun contest.

It’s MOVIE MADNESS at Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics! In the picture below there are literal interpretations of 22 movie titles.

Click HERE to see a larger image or to download to your computer.

Correctly fill out all 22 titles and be entered to win a $50 Gift Certificate to the movies! Click HERE for an entry sheet. Print it out and fax it over (410-451-9686). Or, email your submission to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. Be sure to put your answers next to the right numbers.

Some of these are really easy…some of them are really hard. Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for hints!

Entries must be submitted by Friday, April 29th. All entries with all 22 correct answers will be put into a drawing and the winner will be announced on Monday, May 2nd.

GREAT LUCK!

Working on that Summer Smile!

Well here we are… finally enjoying a taste of warmer weather. Fret not friends who love the wonder of winter, for it is not over yet. Looks like temperatures may plummet yet again prior to committing to a full on spring fling.

So for those of you who long for April showers and May flowers, here’s a way to keep you smiling until Mother Nature delivers. From an article written by Sharon Liao for Bright Smile Beautiful You is a list of foods that will help increase your energy, reduce your stress and keep that grin gorgeous!

1. Salmon
"The omega-3s found in salmon have been proven to boost mood," says Lauren Slayton, a registered dietitian and the director of FoodTrainers, a nutrition center in New York City. These healthy fats not only put a smile on your face, but they can also help keep it there: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that people who consistently consumed more omega-3s were 30 percent less likely to develop gum disease than those who got less. Don't like seafood? Reach for other sources like flax and walnuts.

2. Avocado
Even if you're not a guacamole fan, this green fruit can bring you happiness. "Avocados contain serotonin, a type of feel-good neurotransmitter in the brain," says Slayton. Try using a few slices as a creamy substitute for mayo in sandwiches, or toss some cubes into your lunchtime salad.

3. Raisins
Although they're known as nature's candy, raisins are one sweet treat that won't cause cavities. In fact, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry found that the healthy antioxidants in raisins helped slow the growth of two types of bacteria that set the stage for tooth decay and gum disease. Snack on a handful for an instant hit of energy.

4. Dark chocolate
It's no wonder that many women consider chocolate comfort food. "Chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral that calms muscles and can relieve anxiety," says Slayton. For an even bigger dose of the mineral, try satisfying your sweet tooth with chocolate-covered almonds.

5. Cereal
The next time you pick up a box, check to make sure it's fortified with vitamin D. Over 60 percent of Americans don't get enough of this "sunshine" nutrient, which has been shown to fend off the blues -- especially during the dark days of winter. Pair those puffs of flakes with low-fat milk for a dose of bone- and teeth-fortifying calcium.

6. Green tea
Feeling stressed? Brew some soothing tea. These green leaves contain L-theanine, an antioxidant that has been linked with relaxation. Sip a mug before that big meeting, and you'll score another benefit: fresher breath. According to research from Pace University in New York City, green tea's polyphenols can destroy bacteria that lead to bad breath and tooth decay.

7. Yogurt
Scoop up a better mood with this calcium-rich snack. Yogurt contains probiotics, friendly bacteria that have been shown to ease depression. Plus, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology reveals that probiotics may reduce inflammation in the mouth, lowering your risk of gum disease and even oral cancer.

8. Popcorn
When you're grumpy or sluggish, chances are you crave bread and pasta. "That's because carbs increase serotonin levels in the body, which can put you in a better mood," explains Slayton. But before you twirl up that spaghetti, snack on some popcorn. The whole-grain treat has the same beneficial effect and, at just 31 calories per cup, won't wreck your waistline.

Sharon Liao is an award-winning health editor and writer who has been on staff at Prevention, Fitness, and Reader's Digest magazines. She has contributed to Seventeen and Weight Watchers Magazine, as well as The Intellectual Devotional: Health.

And the Winner Is.....

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! The time has finally come to announce the winner of our Ipad Contest! A HUGE thank you to everyone that participated! All of us here have thoroughly enjoyed the excitement and especially the very sweet and kind words you have shared with us. Thank you! Now...without further ado...the winner is...

Win an Ipad OR a $500 Apple Gift Card!

Have you been drooling over the new Apple Ipad...or maybe there is some other shiny Apple gadget that's caught your eye.  Now's your chance to enter and win a FREE APPLE 16 GB IPAD with WI-FI OR a $500 Apple Gift Certificate!  Keep reading for details on this exciting contest and how YOU can earn up to 15 entries...

Here’s how to enter:

Become a FAN by “Liking” our Facebook Page = 1 Entry
Existing Facebook Fans are already eligible and automatically have 1 Entry! Be sure to CLAIM YOUR ENTRY by posting "In it to win it" on the Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics Face Book Page or drop an email to seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com.
 
Follow our Blog = 1 Entry
 
*Pick the office you visit the most and write a review on our Yahoo or Google listing! Just click and follow the link:
 
(Don't worry...will also be adding Bing as an option.  Be sure and check back early next week...)
 
Write a review for our Annapolis office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
Write a review for our Crofton office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
Write a review for our Greenbelt office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
Write a review for our Bowie office on Yahoo or Google! = 2 Entries
 
*Feel like having some Fun?  Post a video testimonial to our Facebook Page and get 3 Entries!
 
Want to share the Fun?  Refer a friend to Stewart & Labbe Orthodontics.  If they come in for a New Patient Consultation before 1/16/11, you get 5 Entries!! 

(Remember our Care to Share Program too...earn Wahoos AND $$ too!)
 
Don't forget:

Upon entering the contest, please be sure to email seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com to have your entries verified and tallied.  Entries for this contest will be accepted from 11/24/10 – 1/16/11.  Winner will be announced on 1/18/11 via our Facebook Page. Limit of 15 entries per person.  Winner MUST be or have been a patient or parent of a patient of Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics.
 
The winner will have 2 weeks (until 2/1/11) to claim the prize.  If the prize is not claimed, another winner will be drawn (same rules will apply).

If you have any questions, please send a message via Facebook or email seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. 

*We ask that you please refrain from posting any negative reviews or testimonials.  If you have a complaint regarding Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics, please let us know.  We promise that we will do all that we can to address it. You can email nikkid@stewartandlabbe.com OR call 888.828.8558.
 
Winner will have their choice of a 16 GB Apple Ipad with Wi-Fi OR a $500 Gift Certificate to Apple.  No substitutions. 
 
Great Luck!!

FUNNY!

Happy Halloween to Ghouls and Goblins!
Have a safe and fun time...
Don't forget to smile!!

Here's a little something to get your weekend started... enjoy!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Ghosts and Ghouls, Princesses and Pirates!

Halloween is coming! Halloween is coming! Such an exciting time...so pull out those costumes, get your cobwebs hung and prepare yourself for yet another spookalicious good time!

It seems like every year there are more and more interesting things to do for Halloween. It really has become a HUGE holiday! So what are your plans for this ghostly day? Haunted House perhaps? What about a fun hayride? Whatever it is, we want you to be safe and have fun!

PLEASE remember to stay away from anything sticky, chewy or gummy and take care of those teeth. Also, on Friday, October 29th, ANY patient that comes into either our Greenbelt, Crofton or Bowie office with a costume on will get 10 WaBOOS! Come on down and join in the fun.

Click HERE to read a great article from About.com listing some of the goings ons in our area for Halloween.

If you have other ideas of what to do during this festive time, please post them below.

Have a great rest of the week and don’t forget to SMILE SMILE SMILE!

A Great Celebration!

Hello Bloggers! I hope that all is well with you…
Can you believe that the fall time is finally here?! All the kids are back in school, the leaves are already starting to change, and the weather is perfect for sleeping with the windows wide open!
Time sure does fly…case in point…our Annapolis Office has now been open for almost 6 months! So…I think that it is official now…don’t you? We had one more party just to be sure. This time with many of the Dentists that we work with! It was a ton of fun!

We sure do hope that your fall is a great one! Stay safe and don’t forget to smile lots.

If you would like to see some pictures of the celebration, please click on the picture below.

BACK TO SCHOOL....ALREADY?

Can you believe how fast the summer flew by? The first day of school is here already! Well…all of us at Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics wish you a very safe and happy school year.

Here are some important links to help you out:

Anne Arundel County Public School Website

Prince George’s County Public School Website

A great article on how to have fun at school

Free templates for school calendars

Homework Helper

So go and have fun this year....whether it is your first, seventh, last or whatever…make the most of it! Remember to smile and put your very best foot forward.

We are proud of all of our students and can’t wait to hear all about your new school year!

Here’s a little something to make you giggle too…do you remember this?

Stewart and Labbe New Annapolis Office Open House Party!

On Thursday, August 12th, we had our first official party at the New Annapolis Office! What a great night this was! The Drs., the Staff and our patients had a fantastic time.

After watching the weather all day long and doing plenty of “ant-rain” dances, we lucked out! Sure there were a few showers in the beginning, but we ended up with some blue skies. Then, right when the party was over and the DJ had played his last song, the rain came down HARD! No one seemed to mind at that time.

The food at the party was unbelievable. I am a HUGE fan of good food and Harborque definitely delivered. They have location in Baltimore and if you like great BBQ, then is worth checking out.

We had such a good turn out…despite the threat of bad weather… and it was such a fun night. Music was playing and the dance floor was packed.

After such a successful event, we hope to have m ore parties like this in the future. It was fun to chill out with our patients and a perfect way to spend a summer night.

Click on the picture below to see the pictures!

YUCK!? The GROSS Truth about Morning Breath!

Well doesn’t this article just want to make you brush your teeth…again and again and again. Written by Howard Bennett for “KidsPost”, it gives some insight as to why we all get “morning breath”. Don’t knock anyone over trying to get to the sink to freshen up tomorrow morning. Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Monday, June 28, 2010
It's a cozy Sunday morning as you sneak into your parents' bedroom for some snuggle time. You carefully slip between your mom and dad, feeling the warmth of their bodies. Then your mom turns over, smiles gently and pulls you close for a little kiss. However, instead of the inviting smell you normally associate with your mom, you are enveloped in the foulest breath that has ever left a human body!
How could someone who looks so good on the outside smell so bad on the inside? When you complain about your mom's breath, she tries to convince you that yours is just as bad. You're sure she's wrong. After all, when you exhale into your hands and sniff, your breath smells fine.
Is your mom right? Does your morning breath smell just as bad as hers? If it does, whose idea was it to turn the human mouth into a garbage can after a night of blissful sleep?
Sorry to burst your bubble, but your mom is right. It's a fact that people are unable to smell their own breath.
The human mouth is home to billions of bacteria. These microscopic organisms don't make you sick, but they grow like weeds on every structure in your mouth: tongue, teeth, gums, cheeks, etc. And like all living things, bacteria produce waste products. It is their waste products that give your parents (and you) such horrible breath in the morning.
People can have bad breath during the day as well, but something happens at night that makes the problem much worse when you wake up. Because you don't eat or drink when you sleep, huge numbers of bacteria that would normally be washed down your throat have the opportunity to "party" til dawn. And as those bacteria gorge themselves and reproduce, they foul the air around them.
However, instead of being mad at these invisible fiends, you should pity them. As soon as you wake up, eat breakfast and brush your teeth, most of them will be swallowed and killed by the acids in your stomach.
-- Howard Bennett

Howard Bennett, a Washington pediatrician and author of health-related books for kids, writes about gross things for KidsPost

2 MONTHS?!

YOUR new Annapolis office at 114 Forbes Street has been open now for 2 whole months. Sooo…what do you think? Are you happy with the way that it turned out? This is YOUR office by the by…

As a team, we are all very happy there. LOVE the amount of space that we have…don’t feel like we are on top of each other…and we also like the relaxing atmosphere of it. Not that our other locations aren’t relaxing as well…but this Annapolis office in particular has a certain “chill” to it.

So if you haven’t made the rounds and come on in to check it all out yet, here are some pics to hold you over till you can make it in. We sure hope to see you soon…

Big Smiles to all!
Click on this pic to see a few more...and yes, they are on the roof!

BOWIEFEST TOMORROW!

Come on down and join in the fun at BowieFest! Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics will be there Tie Dying some T-Shirts and having some fun! And HEY…Did you know that if you tie dye a shirt and then wear that shirt to a New Patient Consultation, we will give you $200 OFF TREATMENT! It’s a wearable coupon!

Already a patient of Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics? Then be sure to wear your Stewart and Labbe T-Shirt that you already have to the fair. Stop on by the booth and we will give you 25 Wahoos! THEN…Tie Dye yourself a NEW T-Shirt and wear THAT to your next appointment and we will give you ANOTHER 25 Wahoos! IT MADNESS!

Here is some more information on the Big Day:

Bowiefest 2010 at Allen Pond Park on Saturday

Rides, activities, crafts, music, entertainment, food and more food can be found this Saturday from 11:00am to 6:00pm for Bowiefest 2010 at Allen Pond Park (rain date Sunday, June 6th). Here is a sample of the activities and rides:


Giant slide
Moon bounce
Pony ride
Petting zoo
Rock wall
Face painting
Crafts

The entertainment includes a live reptile show and several area bands.

Parking at Allen Pond Park could be an issue because the amusement rides will occupy the grassy area that usually serves as the overflow parking lot. Shuttle bus service is available from 10:30am to 6:30pm between the Park & Ride lot on Northview Drive and Allen Pond Park.

The City of Bowie put together an informative program that you can see in PDF format. Click here to see the complete list of rides, activities, food vendors and entertainment. I didn't notice the second page the first time I opened it up, so be sure to look for both pages in the PDF file.

The city also issued the following press release:

Bowie, Maryland - May 24, 2010 - Join your neighbors and CELEBRATE BOWIE at the annual Bowiefest on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Allen Pond Park (3330 Northview Drive).
Bowiefest is a long-standing tradition in the City that brings the best of Bowie's civic organizations, entertainers, and businesses to one place for one day. Around the pond you can sample food from area vendors including cotton candy by the Collington Masons, fish & chips provided by the Bowie Xpress, and beef barbecue by the Belle-Aires Twirlers. Other festival favorites include soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, Italian sausage, frozen fruit drinks, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

Entertainment will be provided on two stages featuring Bowie's own Reptile World with Michael Shwedick, Belair Square Cats, C&C Dance Company, and including Bowie's own Proverbs Reggae Band who will fill the stage with music from Jamaica and is sure to get you up and dancing on the amphitheater lawn. The East Pavilion Stage brings you the Bands of Bowie playing a variety of music all day with 40 Dollar Fine, Good Kemistry Band and Stavagant to name a few.

In addition to the plethora of food and entertainment, don't forget to stop by the craft tables organized by the Soroptimist International of Bowie/Crofton and purchase beautifully handcrafted wares.

Stop inside the Ice Arena for the Business Expo, organized and operated by the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce.

Back outside there are a number of non-profits organizations providing information about their organization's services. Rides, games, and activities make a day at Bowiefest complete. From moon bounces to rock walls and petting zoos to pony rides, there is sure to be something for all ages. (Rain Date June 6th)

For more information about Bowiefest call 301-809-3078.