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Special guests at the event include Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame players John Mackey and Lenny Moore.

Tickets cost $40.

Music will be provided by the band Straight Ahead. The menu includes pit-roasted beef, turkey and ham, pork barbecue, steamed shrimp, popcorn shrimp, shrimp Creole, rice, hot dogs and chili, vegetables, potato salad, coleslaw, iced sheet cake, draft beer, coffee, tea and soda.

The event also will include a silent auction, door prizes, wheels of chance, raffles and autographs from other National Football League players who will be attending the fundraiser.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the John Mackey Foundation.

For more information, call Earl Barnes at 410-761-0055 or 410-850-4322 or Merle Litz at 410-916-0246.

Basket bingo

The Glen Burnie High School Indoor Color Guard will sponsor a Mother's Day basket bingo tomorrow in the cafeteria of Monsignor Slade Regional Catholic School, 120 Dorsey Road.

The doors will open at 1 p.m. for seating. Bingo games will begin at 2 p.m.

Admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the door for 20 regular games. Cards for special games will be sold separately. Door prizes will be awarded. Food and drinks will also be sold.

For details, call 410-768-3571.

Congregation meeting

St. Alban's Episcopal Church will hold a congregational meeting at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow at the church, 105 First Ave.

Members will meet to discuss plans for the church.

For more information, call the church at 410-466-1455.

Spring concert

North County High School will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the school auditorium, 10 E. First Ave.

The school's concert band, orchestra, jazz band and chorus will perform for the final time under band director Glenn Mohr. Mr. Mohr will retire at the end of the school year after a 36-year teaching career.

The public is welcome. Admission is a $1 donation.

For more information, call the school at 410-222-6970.

Pascal Senior Center

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and registered nurse Cynthia Mitzman from the Baltimore Washington Medical Center will talk about stroke prevention, warning signs and treatment at noon Wednesday at the Pascal Senior Center. The center is located at 125 Dorsey Road.

After the lecture, participants may have their blood pressure checked. Appointments are not required.

Pianist Alan Schwartz will play classical and popular music from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the center at 410-222-6680.

Lifeguard training

The North Arundel Aquatic Center, 7888 Crain Highway, will offer the American Red Cross lifeguard course.

The cost is $170. Advance registration is required.

Classes will be offered from 4 to 9 p.m. May 21, 22 and 27, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 24 and 25. Participants must attend all five sessions and pass a written and water test to receive certification.

Participants must be ages 15 or older and able to pass a swim test that includes swimming for 300 yards and retrieving an object in the water.

For details, call Jennifer Richards at 410-222-0090, Ext. 6.

Bus trip

The Eternal Quilters will host a bus trip to the Quilt Extravaganza in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 5. The show features over 600 quilts on display and 200 vendors.

The cost of the trip is $34, which includes bus transportation, gratuity and show admission. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Cromwell Light Rail station and will return home at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call Carolyn Doneski at 410-761-1515.

4-H camp

The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is accepting registration for the Anne Arundel County 4-H camp July 27 to Aug. 1 at the Western Maryland 4-H Center.

The camp is open to youth ages 8 to 12 as of Jan. 1, 2008.

Camp activities include team building, natural resources, campfires, recreation, crafts, water sports and cooperative learning, as well as special interest classes.

The cost is $285, which includes transportation, housing and meals.

For details, call Patrick Thompson at 410-222-6755 or e-mail pet@umd.edu.

Fun summer school

Glen Burnie Baptist School will offer a summer extension program June 9 through Aug. 8 at the school, 7823 Oakwood Road.

Students will brush up on academics during the summer sessions and participate in fun activities such as arts and crafts, story time, music, sports, cookouts, water days, physical fitness, field trips and special lunches.

The program is open to children in pre-kindergarten through grade six. Students who are currently enrolled in the school's program for 3-year-olds are also welcome.

Parents may register students to attend the entire summer or just selected weeks. The program will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tuition is $125 per week. The registration fee is $70. Students will receive two shirts with their paid registration.

Free morning care will be provided from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Extended care from 3:15 to 5 p.m. will be available. The cost is $30 per week.

For more information, call 410-761-118, Ext. 225.

VFW Post 160

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 160 and its Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the post hall, 2597 Dorsey Road.

New members are welcome. Membership in the post is open to veterans who served overseas in certain zones as active-duty members of any branch of military service during wars and specified conflicts.

For more information, call the post hall at 410-766-9802.

Young at Heart

The Young at Heart Senior Club at Glen Burnie United Methodist Church will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the church social hall, 5 Second Ave. S.E.

Those attending should take a bagged lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

The program will feature musical entertainment and comedy by the Severna Park Bums.

Membership is open to anyone interested in Christian fellowship. New members are welcome.

For details, call president Millie George at 410-255-8821 or the church office at 410-761-4381.

AARP meeting

Glen Burnie Chapter 606 of the AARP will meet on Monday at the Glen Burnie Improvement Association hall, 19 Crain Highway S.E.

There will be a lunchtime social at noon. Members are encouraged to take a bagged lunch. Beverages and dessert will be served.

The business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. Physician's assistant Dan Stenger from the Baltimore Washington Medical Center will be the guest speaker. Mr. Stenger will talk about arthritis and joint replacement.

The chapter also will collect nonperishable food, canned goods and paper products for the North County Emergency Outreach Network.

For more information, call publicity chairman Ginny Watts at 410-766-8293.

Dundee meeting

The Dundee and Associates Community Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Elementary School, 330 Oak Manor Drive.

The association includes the communities of Aqua Villa, Glen Villa, Fair Way Gardens, Stonewood, Somerset and Dundee.

Nominations for officers will be accepted. The election will be held at the June meeting.

For details, call president Barbara Morgan at 410-768-5430.

Town center meeting

The Glen Burnie Town Center committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in Room 420 of the Anne Arundel Community College at the Glen Burnie Town Center, 101 Crain Highway N.

The meeting is open to the public.

For more information, call Patricia Barland at 410-222-7792.

NARFE meeting

Glen Burnie Chapter 1519 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees association will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church hall, 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

Del. Mary Ann Love, D-Glen Burnie will be the guest speaker. Members will nominate and elect officers for next year. The officers will be installed at the June meeting.

All current and retired federal employees and their spouses are welcome to attend the meeting to learn about legislative issues at the state and federal levels and federal retirement plans.

For more information, call publicity chairman Diane Shreves at 410-760-3750.

Sing-along

John Norfolk will lead a sing-along at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Glen Square Senior Nutrition program site, 102 Crain Highway N.W.

All seniors are welcome to attend.

For more information, call Doris Payne at 410-222-6264.

Ferndale UM Women

The Ferndale United Methodist Women will host its annual banquet Tuesday at Snyder's Willow Grove restaurant, 841 N. Hammond Ferry Road in Linthicum.

The program, "The Delight of the Daisies," will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6 p.m.

The Mission Recognition award will be presented to this year's honoree. This is the last meeting of the women until fall.

For details, call Wanda Eschenbach at 410-768-0592.

Coin club meeting

The South Glen Burnie Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a preview of auction items. Coin dealers will set up exhibits. Participants may browse before the meeting begins. Meeting activities include a coin auction, a raffle and door prizes.

The meeting is open to the public. New members are welcome.

For more information, call Darrel King at 410-551-1625 or visit www.sgbcc.com.

Woodside PTA

The Woodside Elementary School PTA will meet at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 160 Funke Road. All parents are welcome to attend.

For more information, call the school at 410-222-6910.

Quarter auction

A quarter auction will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company hall, 4 S. Broadview Blvd. The doors will open at 6 p.m. The auction will begin at 7 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the McFadden Family.

Admission is $3. Additional paddles cost $2.

Food items, including chicken salad sandwiches, barbecue, hot dogs, nachos and cheese, vegetable trays, candy and soda will be sold.

Over 110 items will be available to win in the auction from Avon, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, Home Interiors, Private Quarters, Tastefully Simple, Party Lite, Cookie Lee Jewelry, and Purses by Christina. Items range in value from $8 to over $100.

The number of quarters bid depends on the retail price of the item. The maximum bid per paddle for an item will be four quarters. Each participant will receive a bidding paddle with a number when they arrive. Participants can choose which prizes they want to bid on. Once all of the bids are placed, a bidding number will be randomly drawn. Numbers will continue to be drawn until there is a winner.

Tickets also will be sold for a 50-50 drawing.

For more information, call Betty Mitchell at 410-768-8514.

Casino bus trip

The Glen Burnie Lions Club will host a bus trip to the Philadelphia Park casino in Pennsylvania on May 31.

The cost of the trip is $25, however participants will receive $20 back in free play vouchers, as well as a $3 coupon towards food.

The bus will leave the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 7606 Quarterfield Road at 11 a.m. and will return at 8:30 p.m.

For more information, call Catherine Lewis at 410-768-0408, Paula Bohle at 410-969-7951 or Phyllis Noel at 410-766-5587.

Holy Trinity Seniors

The Holy Trinity Seniors club will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church hall, 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

For more information, call the church at 410-766-5070 or Marie Doyle at 410-766-3522.

American Legion

The American Legion Post 40 and its Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the post hall, 500 Fifth Ave.

Nominations for officers will be accepted. Both groups will hold elections at their June meetings.

The post offers bingo games every Monday night at the post hall. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for seating. Early bird games begin at 7 p.m., immediately followed by regular games. Refreshments will be sold.

For more information, call the post hall at 410-761-9869.

The Sons of the American Legion will host a Veterans Appreciation breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. May 17 in the post lounge. Admission is free to Post 40 veterans. Each veteran may take one guest; reservations must be made by today.

For more information, call SAL commander J.R. Hall at 410-789-9518.

Fleet Reserve

The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 212 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road.

All active-duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines, Navy or Coast Guard members are welcome.

For details, contact Ron Anderson at 410-691-4919 or andysan1949@yahoo.com.

Clubs and organizations in the 21061 ZIP code area can call Maryland Gazette correspondent Kathleen Shatt at 410-766-8547 for publication of their news. They can also fax information to her at 410-766-1520 or send e-mail to kasmgfern@hotmail.com.