Archive for 'Non Profit Organizations'
A Shower For The Light House Shelter
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 at 7:48 pm by John Frenaye.
The Light House is finally moving to the new facility in October 2010. After four years of creating this community resource center, help is needed in making it a home! Sheets, towels, pillows, kitchen utensils, laundry detergent- all the things that will allow the Light House to take care of the residents while they are [...]
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9-11 Memorial Fundraiser
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 at 11:09 am by John Frenaye.
On September 7, join friends and family at the Green Turtle Sports Bar and Grill in Edgewater for lunch, happy hour, dinner or anytime before closing and 10% of your tab will be donated to Anne Arundel County’s 9-11 Memorial being built in Millersville. All purchases of drinks, food, and carry-out are included in this [...]
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Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency Hosts “Together We Can” Poverty Symposium
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 at 10:18 am by John Frenaye.
On September 16, 2010 the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency in partnership with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth and Families, City of Annapolis, NAACP, and Maryland Hall for Creative Arts, will host a half-day Poverty Symposium called “Together We Can” at Maryland Hall. The symposium [...]
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This Week In Volunteering
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 at 11:05 am by EOA Staff.
Welcome to a new feature! Each week, we will highlight volunteer opportunities around the county. We are partnering with the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County to bring these opportunities to give back each week. We will be running this column on Tuesdays and for a quick search, you can use the LIFE IN THE [...]
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The Future Is Now
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 at 11:14 am by John Frenaye.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will present five free workshops this Fall to help Baby Boomers prepare themselves and their parents with life experiences. Topics range from health insurance to changing your lifestyle. The Department held the series, “The Future Is Now! Are You Ready?” last fiscal year with an outpouring [...]
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Bank Of America Donates $10K To Local Boys & Girls Club
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 at 10:50 am by John Frenaye.
On Thursday, August 5th, the new Bank of America at Annapolis Town Center at Parole donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA).
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Petting Zoo & Face Painting In West County
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 at 4:40 pm by John Frenaye.
Grandparents, bring the grandkids, cousins and neighbors to a petting zoo and face painting event from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the O’Malley Senior Activity Center, 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton. The event is free and open to the public. Come meet a pony, sheep, baby chicks, rabbits, ducks, geese and other [...]
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Do Something–Help With School Supplies For Kids In Need
Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 at 1:50 pm by John Frenaye.
DoSomething.org and Staples are teaming up with actress and screenwriter, Nikki Reed, for the 3rd Annual National Staples/Do Something 101 School Supply Drive (www.dosomething101.org). As part of Do Something 101, Nikki, star of this summer’s blockbuster film Twilight: Eclipse, is encouraging Annapolis teens to make a difference this summer by collecting school supplies and dropping [...]
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Benefit For Sarah’s House
Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 at 1:44 pm by John Frenaye.
Save the date! August 14th is the day for the McNey-Mezz 2nd Annual Awareness Charity Fundraiser to benefit Sarah’s House. Tickets are $50.00 which includes food, drinks, entertainment and the wonderful silent auction for a wonderful program which supports our homeless neighbors. Sarah’s House provides emergency shelter for as many as sixty-six people and transitional [...]
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For Ladies Only (Men Not Invited)
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 at 6:17 pm by John Frenaye.
Annapolis-area ladies, are you into thinking globally and acting locally? If yes, come join Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) for an informational Open House at the Wild Orchid Cafe in Annapolis! The event will be held on August 10th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Meet other women as you discover the fun current JLA [...]
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Arundel Lodge Seeks Artistic Donations for “Transformation” Benefit Auction
Posted on 01. Aug, 2010 at 1:29 pm by John Frenaye.
Never underestimate the power of inspiration. Arundel Lodge invites artists of all kinds to demonstrate the power of the human spirit to change paper into paintings, wool into weavings, and hard times into happiness. Along with the donated artwork, artists are asked to include a personal narrative about transformation, art, and life. Artwork will be [...]
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2010 MD Senior Olympics Registration
Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 at 3:30 pm by John Frenaye.
Registration is underway now for the 2010 Maryland Senior Olympics with information and registration guide on-line at www.mdseniorolympics.org. Everything is downloadable including individual and team forms, age groups, schedules, venues, and updates for qualifying for the 2011 National Senior Games in Houston, Texas. Competition for those age 50 and up will be held in track [...]
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Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (PHOTOS)
Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 at 4:02 pm by John Frenaye.
There are only two more days to get up close and personal with the iconic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse–July 31st and August 15th. Make your reservation now. It is an incredible one of a kind experience! We had the opportunity to visit the lighthouse on Sunday, July 11th and came away with some beautiful photos [...]
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Got Crabs?
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 at 1:16 pm by John Frenaye.
It’s that time of year again! The Rotary Club of Annapolis is gearing up for its 65th annual Crab Feast scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. This special event is not only the world’s largest crab feast but also a major fund-raiser which [...]
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Jobs & Poverty
Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 at 1:46 pm by John Frenaye.
On Thursday, July 15th, 2010, between noon and 1:00pm, the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency will its Brown Bag series featuring “Jobs and Poverty.” The series is held at the Bates Legacy Center in Annapolis and will feature: Kirkland Murray, President and CEO of Anne Arundel County Workforce Development Corporation Michael Yeakey ,Director of [...]
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Chesapeake Bay Trust Releases First-Ever Mobile App Field Guide For Bay Watershed
Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 at 2:02 pm by EOA Staff.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust today released a first-of-its-kind mobile app field guide to the animals and plants of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Trust’s Field Guide to the Chesapeake Bay is unlike any other mobile app on the market today. Free and available initially to iPhone users, the new mobile app is a comprehensive, ecosystem-based [...]
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Youth Resource Guide Available
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 at 1:47 pm by EOA Staff.
The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County is pleased to release the 2010 – 2011 Youth Resource Guide for Annapolis and all of Anne Arundel County. Go to www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org to download a FREE pdf version of the Guide. A limited number of hard copies can be purchased from the Volunteer Center for $5.00 each. The 2010-2011 Youth Resource Guide [...]
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