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Champagne Sunday, a long-standing tradition of The Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, was held April 17, at the beautiful South River home of Katherine and Preben Ostberg. Music during the afternoon reception featured Marilyn Dobson, pianist, and a former FASO board member. Many FASO members, their guests and other supporters of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra enjoyed the lovely setting, excellent music and sumptuous food buffet.

From left are H. David Spikes, photographer, Carl and Karen Hevener, FASO board member, and R. Lee Streby, president, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.

jpg From left are Judy Sander, Mary Kay Ganning and Ellie Hagan.

From left, Sheryn Blocher, past FASO chairman, Joanna Hanes-Lahr, FASO board member, and Natalie Green, former FASO board member.

From left are James W. Cheevers, president of the FASO board, MarciaTalley, FASO board member, and Erin O'Neal.

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On April 25, Scholarships for Scholars, Inc. held its Annual Awards Ceremony at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Thirty-one graduating seniors from Anne Arundel County were awared a total of $105,500 in scholarships.

Dr. Eric J. Smith, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Laura Moore of Severna Park High School, recipient of the Wiley Bates Memorial Scholarship, with Anna E. Greenberg, President of Scholarships for Scholars, Inc.

Laura Hoover of South River High School, recipient of the Board of Education Honorary Scholarship, poses with Michael McNelly of the Board of Education, Anne Arundel County.

Ashley Vaughn of Severna Park High School, recipient of the A.A. Co. Bar Association/A.A. Co. Bar Foundation Law/Law Related Scholarship, with Karen Cook, A.A. Co. Bar Association.

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The Maryland Cancer House Grand Opening took place on May 13 with special guests First Lady of Maryland Kendal Ehrlich and County Executive Janet S. Owens serving as Honorary Chairpersons. The event benefited the DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center and Hospice of the Chesapeake. It was held at Betsie Russell's residence and drew 250 people. The house remained open to public viewing through June 26.

jpg Left to right: Co. Councilwoman Cathy Vitale, Geaton DeCesaris, President of Hovnanian Homes, Chairperson and host Betsie Russell, Janet Owens, Kendel Ehrlich and Ronnie Schultz, Regional Manager for Coldwell Banker.

Mrs. Waters (holding glass) and two unidentified women are flanked by designer Gina Fitzsimmons (at left) and Terry Fitzsimmons at right.

Janet Owens speaks to the audience.

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Winners of the Arabella Cruise Contest, Sondralee and Lawrence Flax (both at right), are joined by Don Glassie, owner of the Arabella and Classic Cruises of Newport, for hors o'deurves and cocktails. The couple will enjoy a charter cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, from Annapolis to St. Michaels to Oxford to Solomon's Island, and to Baltimore.

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Founded in 1994, Leadership Anne Arundel strives to develop the potential of community leaders by making them better-informed citizens of A.A. County. Each month the Flagship class devotes a day to a particular focus such as: economic development, environment, government, education, health and human services. For their final session this year, class members spent the day learning about arts and culture. Through the talents of LAA graduates a number of programs have enriched the community: Teen Court, 2lst Century Foundation, and the Life Chronicle Program. Many graduates often go on to serve as trustees for a variety of non-profit organizations.

Dianne Cuatto shows the rhythm of flamenco dancing at Maryland Hall to members of LAA for their 2005 annual Flagship class.

Artist-in-residence, Sheri Valerio, teaches concepts of drama to members of LAA.

Scotty Preston portrays "Rheumatic Sue" in a living history performance after a luncheon at the William Paca House for LAA members.

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