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Local Limelight | July/August 2008

On Thursday, May 8th, the Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region hosted its 10th Annual Golf Challenge at South River Golf Links in Edgewater. Before nearly 100 golfers set out for the day, the Arc presented What's Up? Publishing Group with an award for being the "2007 Media Sponsor of the Year." The award honors excellence, accuracy, and optimism in reporting on disabilities. Editor-in-Chief, Nadja Maril, and Events Coordinator, Nicole Grisanti, accepted the award on behalf of What's Up? Publisher, Veronica Tovey, from the President of the Board of Directors, Dave Rosenthal.

(L to r) Nicole Grisanti and Nadja Maril of What’s Up? with Arc’s President of the Board of Directors Dave Rosenthal, Arc’s Director of Development and Marketing Kristen Lasker, and Arc’s Executive Director Kate Rollason.

This April, Gibson Island Country School and their invited guests, including students from Baltimore City schools, were given the rare opportunity to listen to a lecture by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace at the school’s Roots & Shoots Fair. Goodall was invited by 5th grade teacher Maura Farrall who heads the school’s “Roots & Shoots Club.” Roots & Shoots is a program of the Jane Goodall Institute and is about making positive change happen—for our communities, for animals, and for the environment. When planning the fair, Farrall wrote to Goodall and invited her to attend and to Farrall’s delight, she accepted.

Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE speaks in front of students at Gibson Island Country School. She shared stories of her childhood, love of animals, pioneering work with chimpanzees, and her reasons of hope that we can save threatened species, the planet, and ourselves.	Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE is greeted by 5th grade teacher Maura Farrall, who invited Goodall to attend the school’s Roots & Shoots Fair.
After sharing a chimpanzee call with Goodall, students from Gibson Island Country School and several Baltimore City Schools eagerly listened to Goodall's speech.

Scholarships for Scholars held its annual awards ceremony recently this past April 28 at the Chesapeake Arts Center. Thirty-one graduating seniors were honored with scholarships totaling $123,000. A new logo was unveiled, adding to the excitement of celebrating the 25th anniversary of the program.

Sage Snider, of Severna Park High School, winner of the $7,000 Edward J. Anderson Scholarship, and former state delegate Elizabeth Anderson, wife of the late Dr. Anderson, former Anne Arundel County Public Schools superintendent.

Robert Heller, chairman of Scholarships for Scholars unveils the new SFS logo by Erika Yost, seated, of South River High School, who received a $500 cash award for her winning design.

Nearly 200 runners participated in the Anne Arundel Sierra Club’s 14th Annual Earth Day 5K Race and Walk at Quiet Waters Park, enjoying incredible weather and going home with plenty of prizes and treats. Among the runners and walkers were a wide array of strollers and family dogs, clearly spurred on by the perfect spring day. The 5K is the club’s big annual fundraiser. View a complete list of the winners.

(L to r) Kristin Beene (16), dad Andy Beene, Greg Beene (14), and Gabi Nseir (13), of Crownsville.	Gretchen Tomkies, Willem Tomkies (7 months), and Boyde Tomkies of Annapolis.
Lisa and Eric Grevin, with yellow labs Max and Ridgely, of Lothian.	Anne Arundel Sierra Club Chair David Prosten, of Annapolis, gives a plaque to first-place women’s winner Holly Marcum, of Annapolis.

The Greater Severna Park Mom’s Club recently held “Splash into Summer”, a children's fashion show & silent auction, at Chartwell Country Club.[Sunday April 27, 12-3pm.] The event included a delicious sit-down lunch, and fashion show featuring children's summer fashions from several Annapolis and Sevena Park stores. The beneficiary for this event was a local Severna Park child, Zachary Johnson, who received life-saving liver and small bowel transplants. For more information about the Greater Severna Park Moms Club, visit www.GSPMC.org.

Teddy Evans with his mother, Heidi Evans.	Splash into Summer model Kaitlyn Persinger.
Event Chairpersons Kimberly Hilliard, Nycc Groff and Wendy Bogarde.

On Friday, May 2nd in the midst of the Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival the rededication of the newly renovated City Dock and Susan C. Campbell Park was celebrated. The Naval Academy’s Brass Quintet entertained and Mayor Ellen Moyer, leaders from the city and state, representatives of the Department of Natural Resources, and the engineers and contractors who worked on the site spoke at the ceremony that ended with the ringing of bells by visiting town criers and the smashing of champagne against a piling.

With a shout of “Oyez!,”Squire Frederick and a winner from Watermark’s Junior Town Crier Competition read proclamations and rang their bells to signify the official opening of City Dock.

(L to r) Harbormaster Ric Dahlgren, Mayor Ellen Moyer, and owner of Watermark Debbie Gosselin christen the dock with champagne.

The local Captain Ward Veazey Society of the Children of the American Revolution recently was recognized at a state CAR conference at the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel. The chapter (Anne Arundel/Prince George’s counties) meets monthly usually in conjunction with a visit to a historical site, such as the National Museum of the American Indian, American Indian Museum, or a service day at Fort McHenry or elsewhere. Recently the chapter participated in activities at the Maryland General Assembly.

Jennifer Cronin, of Montgomery County, left, state president of the Children of American Revolution, presents an award to the CAR Captain John Ward Veazey Society, with Raine Wagner, recording secretary, of Annapolis, accepting the honor.

The Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra held their annual Champagne Sunday on April 27 at the home of Bud and Bee Billups. The event was chaired by Kathy Carpenter and Janice Rudmann and supports FASO's Scholarships for Scholars music scholar and provides additional funding for ASO's summer concert series. The 100 attendees enjoyed music by an Annapolis High School ensemble.

Hosts Bee and Bud Billups.	Kathy Carpenter, at left, with Anna E. Greenberg, both of Annapolis.
(L to r) Joanna Conti of Arnold, Don Lee of Annapolis, and Joanna Hanes-Lahr of Annapolis.

Three area residents who are not Rotarians but are active in the community were recognized with Service Above Self Awards by the Annapolis, Parole and South Anne Arundel County Rotary clubs at the annual dinner held recently at Loews Annapolis Hotel. They were Linda Dennis (South Anne Arundel County club) honored for her volunteerism; Richard Franyo (Annapolis Club) for his charitable work; and Anne Pearson (Parole club) for her environmental efforts. Rotary Exchange team members from The Netherlands also gave a presentation.

Richard “Dick” Franyo, left, of Eastport, Annapolis Rotary Club winner, and Anne Pearson, of Edgewater, Parole Rotary Club winner.

Linda Dennis, left, of Churchton, South Anne Arundel County Rotary Club winner, and Larry Leahy, of Lothian, club president.

Eastern Shore

Gunston Day School Spring Auction | Queen Anne’s

Over two hundred parents, past parents, trustees, grandparents, alumni and friends from all over Maryland gathered to support Gunston Day School during their recent Annual Spring Auction, raising over $150,000 to support school programs.

Stoney Duffey (left) and Mark and Diane Freestate share a laugh as they register for Gunston's annual spring fundraiser.

Well known artist Jennifer Heyd Wharton of Easton takes a moment from bidding on silent auction items to smile for the camera.

The Adademy of Art Museum's Annual Spring Gala | Easton

400 patrons attended this sold out event. The annual Spring Gala celebrated A Breath of Plein Air with renowned art historian William H. Gerdts. The sold-out event netted over $85,000, which will be dedicated to expand outreach initiatives that benefit children and adults such as ArtREACH, ART TO GO...and Concerts in the Community.

Academy Art Museum Director Christopher Brownawell with event co-chairs Mary Lou McAllister and Bruce Wiltsie.

(L to r) Witt and Chantell Roach, Laura Schneider and Tally Oxnam enjoy the disco at the armory following the spring gala.

Dorchester Arts Center Gala | Cambridge

The Dorchester Arts Center celebrated its inaugural Guest Artist Event on Saturday with approximately 150 guests in attendance. The evening included a wine tasting, dinner, music, dancing, art and an auction helped to raise funds for the non profit organization.

Russell S. Baker, President of the Nathan Foundation surprised the Arts Center by presenting the organization with a $30,000 donation from the Foundation at the beginning of the Guest Artist Event. Pictured are (left to right): Russell S. Baker, Dorchester Arts Center Executive Director Mickey Love, Board President Graham Slaughter, and Instructional Arts Coordinator Susan Lazur.	Among items receiving the highest bids were pottery pieces created by Troy Hill, General Manager of MTS broadcasting. Pictured: Karen Bearman (left) artist coach stands with her student, Troy Hill (right).
As part of the festivities, guests were urged to help artist Willy Schlossbach complete a painting during the evening. Pictured are (left to right) Mrs. Colburn, Senator Richard Colburn and artist Willy Schlossbach.

Advanced Ecology Award | Centreville

The Tawes Award for Clean Environment co-sponsored by the MD Dept of the Environment and the MD Petroleum Council was recently awarded to the Advanced Ecology students at Kennard Elementary School for their commitment to environmental preservation. Under the leadership of Lee Franklin, their activities include: recycling, collecting e-waste, storm drain stenciling, raptor research and more.

Pictured are the award-winning members of the Kennard Elementary School Advanced Ecology team.

Easton First Friday | Easton

Celebrating downtown Easton and the arts at a monthly Easton First Friday event.

(L to r) : Zoe Zelenka, Lin Layton, and Brad Bookholtz at Traces of Us gallery.

(L to r) Leigh Adams , Fabiano Cofure, and Holly Pu at Traces of Us Gallery in Easton.

St. Michaels Food and Wine Festival | St. Michaels

The sixth annual St. Michaels Food and Wine Festival, which concluded April 27, raised a record $35,000 for contributions to six regional charities. The festival drew over 2,000 visitors to the region from seven states and the District of Columbia.

Chef Michael Richard with Jim Bernau, founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards in Orgeon, the top charitable auction bidder, (10,000), of a dinner for 12 at Citronelle Restaurant, in Washington.