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For the Love of the Library raises $51,000
Officials with the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation today announced that the recent For the Love of the Library event raised more than $51,000 for enhancements at county libraries. Attendees also funded the purchase of 75 children’s educational tablets, called Playaway Launchpads, for use by library customers. County Executive Steve Schuh served as the […]
Walk the Walk Foundation presents ‘The Walk’ at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre
Walk the Walk Foundation (WTWF) invites the community to join them in making a positive difference in the lives of Anne Arundel county’s children in need by participating in The Walk, a fundraising event at the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre on Thursday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m. Registration is now open at www.wtwf.org for individuals […]
Glen Burnie’s Carolyn Williams elected as student member of Board of Education
Carolyn Williams, a junior at Glen Burnie High School, was elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils today to be the 2016-2017 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). Jacob Baumgart of Arundel High School and Molly Fitzpatrick of Broadneck High School were the other finalists for […]
New art exhibit just opened at BWI
“ Cities of the World ” is the theme and title of the Spring/Summer exhibit which opened on April 22nd sponsored by the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. The juried group show featuring Anne Arundel County artists, will be on display at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport between concourses C & D through Augusts 19th. […]
Arts Council raises more than $40K in recent fundraiser
This year’s Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Gala fundraiser, “An Evening in Venice” on March 19th raided approximately$40,000 including $2,500 to fund scholarships for young art students to attend after school art programs. Held at the Loews’s Annapolis Hotel, the signature event included a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions plus dancing and […]
Walk the Walk Foundation presents ‘The Walk’ at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre
Walk the Walk Foundation (WTWF) invites the community to join them in making a positive difference in the lives of Anne Arundel county’s children in need by participating in The Walk, a fundraising event at the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre on Thursday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m. Registration is now open at www.wtwf.org for individuals […]
Partners in Care seeking volunteer drivers
Partners In Care Maryland, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with offices on Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, is currently searching for volunteer drivers to keep up with an increasing demand of ride requests among its growing membership of older adults who live in Anne Arundel County. Founded in 1993, PIC’s mission is to empower older adults […]
25th Walk & Run for the Animals scheduled for May 1
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s biggest and most exciting annual community event is almost here- Walk & Run for the Animals! On Sunday, May 1, 2016, more than 2,200 people and their canine companions will gather at Quiet Waters Park for a day filled with fun and exciting activities for the whole family, all to […]
Visit Annapolis presents a June to keep you busy
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland in June 2016. To assist individuals who are making advance plans for business or vacation travel, VAAAC has put together a […]
Ledo Pizza partners with Partners in Care on April 25th
Ledo Pizza of Severna Park is teaming up with Partners In Care on Monday, April 25, to give locals an opportunity to support the Pasadena-based 501(c)3 nonprofit while enjoying the great taste of Ledo Pizza. Between the hours of 4:00-9:00 p.m., Ledo Pizza customers can support Partners In Care simply by placing the receipt from […]
Final ASO performances for season scheduled for May 6,7
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the last concert in the Lexus Classic Series at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8pm. Music Director José-Luis Novo will conduct the orchestra in Bedřich Smetana’s The Moldau, Vivian Fung’s Dust Devils, Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the […]
County leaders call for resignation of Sheriff Ron Bateman
Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh, Senator Ed Reilly, and Republican Central Committee Chairman Nathan Volke today released the following statement on the recently released 9-1-1 tape and police documents in Sheriff Ron Bateman’s domestic violence case: “Violence against women is a serious issue in our state and in our county. The new information contained […]
Annapolis Beer Week wrapping up today with Maryland Wing & Beer Festival
Today marks the end of Annapolis Beer Week and they are going out with a bang. Hurry to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for the Annual Maryland Wing & Beer Festival featuring more than 100 flavors of wings, 70 different (and rare) brews and more! This is a family friendly event with children’s games and […]
Schuh to host town hall meetings on new budget
County Executive Steve Schuh today announced his administration will host a series of town hall meetings in April to discuss the 2016-17 budget and other important issues facing the county. “Citizens deserve to be heard during our budget process,” said Schuh. “I look forward to hearing input from across our county.” The meetings, which will […]
Partners in Care hosting doll show until the end of month
Partners In Care’s Upscale, Resale Boutique, located at 6 South Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, will host a Doll Show from April 12-30. A huge assortment of collectible dolls, clothes, and accessories will be on display and available for purchase. Interested consumers are urged to shop early for the best selection. Proceeds from this event will […]
New Annapolis public housing Director of Public Safety recently convicted of bribery in Federal Court
Last night, the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis announced a new Executive Director and a new Director of Public Safety to help turn around the beleaguered agency. However, Safety Director, Derek Matthews, was dismissed from his job at the Department of Homeland Security where he was the Regional Director for the Federal Protective Service […]
Annapolis seniors hosting a jewelry and bake sale
[do action=”fringe”/] Jewelry, bake sale to be held at senior activity center The public is invited to a jewelry sale which will be held 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dec. 1-4 at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center at 119 S. Villa Ave. in Annapolis. A bake sale will also be held on Dec. 1. The […]
PRSA presents: Ways to tell your organization’s story on social media
[do action=”fringe”/] With media news space narrowing, organizations and companies need other ways to tell their stories. At the Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting of the Chesapeake Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), expert panelists will share “Creative and Productive Uses of Social Media” they use to communicate key messages with their target […]
Four Rivers awards grants to 8 great organizations
[do action=”fringe”/] Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County announces eight new mini-grant awards to local heritage-related nonprofit organizations as part of our fall mini-grant opportunity. The grants totaled $17,210 for projects totaling more than $150,000. This matching mini-grants program, made possible for the twelfth year through financial support from […]
Holiday Volunteer Guide now available
[do action=”fringe”/] The Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center now has a Holiday Volunteer Guide listing volunteer opportunities through December 2015! Volunteering is a way to support your favorite cause, even when you are short of cash. Gifts of time and in-kind donations can be pivotal at this time of year for the charities listed in […]
There’s a lot that’s new in Anne Arundel
[do action=”fringe”/] There’s a lot that’s new in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland this fall and winter. To make it easy for area residents and vacationers to be in the know, the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB) has compiled a sampling of some of the latest attractions and experiences […]
County Executive Schuh presents awards at Disability Day
[do action=”fringe”/] The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues (CODI) held the 2015 Disability Awareness Day on October 24th, 2015, at Westfield Annapolis Mall. County Executive Steve Schuh presented the 2015 DAD Award and an Executive Citation to Honoree, Cisco Nochera. Businesses and individuals were also awarded Executive Citations for their lifelong commitment to […]
