Tag: Special Olympics

June art exhibit at Annapolis City Hall

EOA Staff | June 03, 2015, 04:56 PM | 1 Comment

Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces the June Art Exhibit at City Hall will showcase the creative photographs of Wilford Wildes Scott. An art historian for more than 30 years, Mr. […]

APD to host Naptown Trot for Special Olympics

John Frenaye | March 23, 2015, 06:41 PM | 1 Comment

The 2015 Naptown Trot 5K Walk/Run, presented by the Annapolis Police Department in support of Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD), which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety […]

‘My Maryland’ continues at McBride Gallery through March 10th

EOA Staff | March 06, 2015, 11:46 AM | 1 Comment

“Maryland My Maryland” will be hosted in two Annapolis locations: the Lowe House of Delegates Office Building at 6 Bladen Street (8:30-5:30 M-F) and at McBride Gallery through March 10th. The […]

3rd Annual WRNR Holistic Health Fair seeks vendors

EOA Staff | February 10, 2015, 08:08 PM | 1 Comment

The 3rd Annual WRNR Holistic Health Fair is taking place Saturday, March 21st at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. This event showcases holistic health practitioners, products, counseling, educational information, mind/body/spirit modalities, lectures, workshops, […]

More than 5000 take the plunge for Special Olympics (PHOTOS)

Kevin Carroll | January 25, 2015, 10:07 AM | 1 Comment

…the land of the free and the home of the brave……… And with that 5000 seemingly sane people ran toward the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay yesterday afternoon at […]

Freeze your buns this weekend

EOA Staff | January 12, 2015, 06:43 PM | 1 Comment

The week before the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge is always the time to freeze your bun off! This year is no exception with the Freeze Your Buns Run scheduled […]

How to survive a Polar Bear Plunge

EOA Staff | January 05, 2015, 10:53 AM | 0 Comments

It takes some nerve to jump into the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of winter. But we do it. For 19 years now at the Polar Bear Plunge to support […]

Join team WRNR and Eye On Annapolis in the Polar Bear Plunge

John Frenaye | January 04, 2015, 04:26 PM | 1 Comment

The Polar Bear Plunge is only a few weeks away and WRNR and Eye On Annapolis are teaming up to plunge together. But that’s not all! We need team members […]

Freeze Your Buns Off 5K

EOA Staff | December 14, 2014, 01:32 PM | 1 Comment

Burn off those extra holiday calories and earn money for the Special Olympics Maryland at the 2nd Annual Freeze Your Buns 5K Walk/Run sponsored by the Anne Arundel Community College […]

Tip a cop this Saturday at Red Robin

EOA Staff | October 15, 2014, 03:18 PM | 0 Comments

[do action=”schuh”/] Red Robin® restaurants across the state have teamed up with local law enforcement to host the 9th annual Tip-A-Cop® fundraiser on Saturday, October 18 at 12 Red Robin® […]

MSP Polar Bear Re-Plunge a success

John Frenaye | March 08, 2014, 04:55 PM | 2 Comments

It may not have happened on January 25th, but it sure did on March 8th! The 18th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge went off without a hitch–a little less attended, […]

Annapolis Police Department One Mile Challenge

John Frenaye | August 11, 2013, 01:09 PM | 0 Comments

The Annapolis City Police Department is proud to present the Fourth Annual One Mile Challenge to Benefit Special Olympics Maryland. The One Mile Challenge will be in a wave format, […]

Kent Island Rock N Run – June 1st

EOA Staff | March 25, 2013, 03:27 PM | 0 Comments

Save the date! The 2nd Annual Kent Island Rock N Run is scheduled for June 1st! This event will be held on an amazing water front park, the Chesapeake Bay Exploration […]

Baysox, Special Olympics MD Partner For Opening Night

Bowie Baysox Staff | March 05, 2013, 12:41 PM | 0 Comments

The Bowie Baysox announce a partnership with Special Olympics Maryland for Opening Night at Prince George’s Stadium Thursday, April 11, against the Akron Aeros at 7:05 p.m. Special Olympics Maryland […]

Plungers Brave The Frigid Waters Of The Chesapeake Bay

Kevin Carroll | January 26, 2013, 10:26 PM | 0 Comments

This afternoon, thousands of people took to the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay mark the 17th Anniversary of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear plunge to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. […]

Less Than A Week To Get Your Polar Bear Plunge On

EOA Staff | January 21, 2013, 11:19 AM | 1 Comment

NOTE: Please share this video and information with your friends on Facebook and your followers on Twitter–you can make a difference! Will you be plunging this year along with thousands […]

Plunging For Special Olympics

EOA Staff | January 16, 2013, 01:46 PM | 0 Comments

NOTE: Please share this video and information with your friends on Facebook and your followers on Twitter you can make a difference! Will you be plunging this year along with […]

Annapolis Police Raise $4300 In Tip-A-Cop Event

EOA Staff | October 15, 2012, 01:53 PM | 0 Comments

On Saturday, October 13, 2012, officers with the Annapolis Police Department volunteered their time to serve customers at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in the Annapolis Mall. The event is known […]

Tom Waite Appointed Development Director At MD Therapeutic Riding

EOA Staff | July 04, 2012, 01:32 PM | 0 Comments

Tom Waite, previously COO of Special Olympics, has joined Maryland Therapeutic Riding as Development Director. He will spearhead development efforts including fundraising strategies, annual campaigns, major gifts, and special events. […]

Montessori International Wins Top Honors At MSP Polar Bear Plunge

EOA Staff | April 08, 2012, 04:57 PM | 0 Comments

This past January, Montessori International Children’s House (Team MICH) in Annapolis withstood the rigors of a cold Chesapeake Bay to participate in the 2012 MSP Polar Bear Plunge. They were […]

Midshipman Action Group Projects

EOA Staff | February 18, 2012, 11:23 AM | 0 Comments

The midshipmen members of the Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) will participate in numerous local volunteer and community service programs throughout the upcoming spring semester. During the previous academic year, they […]

Montessori Plunges

EOA Staff | February 03, 2012, 04:55 PM | 0 Comments

For the fourth year students, parents, staff, and alumni from Montessori International Children’s House (MICH) took the plunge to support the Special Olympics in Maryland at last Saturday’s Polar Bear […]