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The Prince George's County Police Department District II officers are offering a four-day camp for kids between 13 to 18 years old. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from March 30 to April 2 and is meant to expose kids to law enforcement in a positive context.

Students will have the opportunity to meet with a gang awareness speaker and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the States Attorney's Teenage Victim Advocate Office. Field trips include a visit to the Prince George's County Upper Marlboro Court House.

Teens receive seven hours of community service upon completion of a community service project. The camp costs $30 per child. For more information, call 301-390-2101 or visit http://local.nixle.com/alert/1370478/

Institute of Aging needs study participants

The National Institute of Aging is looking for individuals interested in participating in a study on uric acid. Study participants must be between 50 and 75 years old. The study is designed to analyze the effects of naturally occurring uric acid on inflammatory and metabolic markers. Participants must make four visits to the Clinical Research Unit at Harbor Hospital in Baltimore. For more information, call 410-350-3941.

Bowie students honored

Thirty-eight Bowie students from 11 schools were honored at the city education committee's Student Recognition Reception on Feb. 24. Students were celebrated by local officials for their different qualities and accomplishments, such as leadership, community service and environmentalism. Schools were asked to nominate accomplished students who might not otherwise by recognized.

The middle- and high-school students honored were Angeleaza Anderson, Kyle Baker, Samantha Mowry, Heather Brow, Adrian Stewart, Sarahfina Theodore, Tatiana Umana, Kenyatta Massey, Allison Morris, Marlon Crook, John Corley, Shelby Irons, Raya Ward, Jessica Flake, Page Schumacher, Chibuike Okafor, Chelsea Alessandro, Kylie Craig, Alyssa Fischer, Kristen Nalley, Jessenia Barron, Curtis Fawcett, Logan Seith, Cory Frontin, Sarah Nash, Jasmine McGill, Cynthia Hernandez, P.J. Dominiski, Alexis McNeil, Briana McClain, Ruth Ayers, Alexander Cook, Daniel Rice, Rebecca Hastings, Christian Reyes, Brandyn Phillips, Kathleen Villemi and Dwante Horton.

Bowl for Bowie Pantry

The Bowie Interfaith Religious Counsel plans to hold a bowling fundraiser on March 21 to raise money for the Bowie Food Pantry. The event is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. at the Crofton Bowling Center and costs $20 per bowler. There will be food and random door prizes. Canned and dry goods will also be accepted for the pantry. Contact James Lamrouex at 240-417-7422 or e-mail doublesjim2003@yahoo.com.

Bowie State to hold women's health conference

A mini-conference on women's health is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 27 at the Center for Learning and Technology, Room 102, at Bowie State University. The conference offers information on women's health issues, from breast cancer to obesity, and includes activities such as cooking, yoga, exercise, line dancing and spoken word and poetry.

Breast surgeon Dr. Regina Hampton, cardiology and internal medicine Dr. Barbara Hutchinson, obstetrics and gynecology Dr. Michelle Silva, infectious diseases Dr. Celia Maxwell, author and poet Ty Grey El and Dr. Rita Wutoh, the director of Bowie State University's Wellness Center, have all been invited to speak. For more information, visit www.bowiestate.edu.

Bowie resident to attend leadership seminar

Sarah Miller, an executive at a local nonprofit, was selected as one of 52 leaders to attend an eight-month program offered by the Leadership Maryland Class of 2010. The latter is an organization that educates executives on the issues and challenges facing the state and the region.

Miller is a resident of Bowie and president of the We Believe Foundation, an organization that raises awareness about and provides financial assistance to teens and young adults with cancer.

Local Peace Corps volunteer heads to Africa

Bowie resident Ayanna Williams left for Morocco on March 1. Williams will be trained in health education, then begin teaching preventative care and work to improve rural health. Williams is the daughter of Anthony Williams and Edna Kane-Williams and graduated from Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg.

Wanted: Musicians for Six Flags spring break

Six Flags America is looking for bands interested in volunteering during the amusement park company's Live & Local series, from March 27 to April 5. One band will be chosen to perform each day at the park, located at 13710 Central Avenue. Six Flags is interested in different music styles, including reggae, salsa, R&B, classic rock and country.

The position is unpaid, but participants will receive free park tickets and meal vouchers. Interested bands should send electronic press kits and Web site links to twiesemann@sftp.com or P.O Box 4210, Largo MD 20775, attn: Six Flags America Entertainment. The deadline is Monday.

Bowie student earns Berkeley College scholarship

Bowie High School student Karisa George was awarded a scholarship to attend Berkeley College, which boasts campuses in New Jersey and New York. The scholarships are awarded each year to seniors who "demonstrate a high level of achievement," according to a statement released by the college. More than 8,000 students attend the college, which specializes in business studies.

Soldier participates in military exercise

Army Sgt. Taeon Bing, the son of Tracey Jefferies of Bowie, recently participated in Cobra Gold 2010, a group military-training exercise that was conducted throughout Thailand. Participating countries included Indonesia, Korea, Japan and Singapore. Bing, who works as a multimedia illustrator at Fort Shafter in Hawaii, manages the command group's Web sites and social networks. According to a news release, Bing said the training gave him the chance to improve his skills, as well as experience other cultures.

"It's really hot here," Bing said in the statement. "But the people are really nice."