Glen Burnie West: Six From Pack 725 Bridge to Boy Scouts

By Kathleen Shatt

Cub Scout Pack 725 recently bridged its Webelos II Cub Scouts to Boy Scout Troop 725.

Cub scouts making the transition to Boy Scouts included: William Busch, Joshua Able-Carter, James Diehl, Ian Essig, Timothy Hendrickson and Zachary Warnick.

Boy Scout Troop 725 meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Glen Burnie United Methodist Church, 5 Second Ave. S.E. Boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome to join.

For more information, call Angie Able at 410-590-1746.

Dance tonight

The North County High School cheerleaders will sponsor a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight tonight at the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge, 1911 S. Crain Highway.

Tickets cost $35. Participants must be at least age 21.

The event includes music by a disc jockey, wheels of chance, a 50- 50 raffle and Jello shooters. A buffet dinner including roast beef, barbecue ribs, stuffed chicken breast, fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fresh fruit, salad bar, pudding, Jello, beer wine and soda will be served.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used by the cheerleaders to purchase state championship rings.

For more information, call coach Jennifer Fulwiler at 410-437- 2492.

Carryout dinner

Ferndale United Methodist Church will sponsor a carryout dinner from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. tomorrow in the church fellowship hall, 117 Ferndale Road.

Each dinner costs $7 and includes a pot roast dinner with all the trimmings, a roll and butter and dessert.

For more information, call Alice Neary at 410-766-4458.

Dinner bingo

The North Glen Improvement Association will sponsor a dinner bingo tomorrow in the community hall at 303 Wellham Ave.

The doors will open for seating at 12:30 p.m. Bingo games will begin at 1 p.m.

A chicken Parmesan dinner will be served during intermission.

Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Cash prizes of $20 for regular bingo games and $35 for special games will be awarded.

There will be a $100 jackpot special game played.

For more information, call Nancy Mason at 410-761-4894.

Scouting for food

Scouts from all over the Four Rivers District will be picking up donations of food for the annual Scouting for Food program today.

Plastic grocery store bags were distributed to homes last weekend. Those wishing to make a donation of non-perishable food items should place the food outside on their porch by 8 a.m.

Donations will be picked up between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. today.

For more information, send e-mail to Kirk Platt at K_Platt1@msn.com.

Pascal Senior Center

Tenor Charles Sullivan will perform at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Road. His musical performance will include songs made famous by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Joanne Dewilde will teach a belly dancing workshop at 12:30 p.m. Friday. The class is designed to promote flexibility and exercise while having fun. The class is free.

Pianist Helen Sank will lead a sing-along at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

A registered nurse will conduct a free glucose screening for diabetic seniors from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday. The service is offered to seniors who have been previously diagnosed with diabetes by a doctor. Blood pressures also will be checked.

Seniors will play Bunco at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and March 18. Those who would like to learn how to play the popular parlor game that uses dice should sign up in the center office.

Fitness instructor Louise Mulvey will be available by appointment to help center members develop a custom fitness program. The exercise program will be based on the participant’s general health and answers to a questionnaire. All seniors should get their doctor’s permission before starting a new exercise program.

Senior information specialist Wanda Swift will meet with seniors by appointment on Thursday to help them identify their needs, locate services and complete applications for assistance.

Blood pressures will be checked by a trained volunteer at 10 a.m. on Mondays in March.

Volunteers from the Maryland Association of Highway Safety Leaders will offer individual driving health inventory assessments for seniors age 60 and older by appointment only. The skills assessment is designed to help older drivers recognize the early warning signs of a loss in driving ability.

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

Trivia contest

Ravens Nest 10 will sponsor its monthly sports trivia contest at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fireside Inn, 7400 Ritchie Highway.

There is no entry fee. Cash prizes will be awarded. The first place winner will receive $75, second place will get $50 and the third place finisher will receive $25.

The public is welcome to participate.

For more information, call Lauren Forgnoni at 301-464-3042 or visit www.ravensnest10.com.

North County High

The North County High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the main office conference room at the school, 10 E. First Ave.

All interested parents and community members are invited to attend.

The PTSA will sponsor its annual spring flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5 at the school.

Early birds will be admitted for a $2 fee from 8 to 9 a.m.

Spaces are available for rent. The cost is $15.

Food and beverages will be sold.

For more information, call Joetta Sterrett at 410-850-0974 or send e-mail to jobusy924@yahoo.com.

Lenten luncheon

The North County Christian Clergy’s ecumenical Lenten luncheon series will continue at noon Wednesday in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church hall, 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

The theme of the six-week program is “Renewed for Life.” This week’s devotional message on “Grace” will be presented by the Rev. George Weitzel from Messiah United Methodist Church. Pastors from different north county churches will take turns presenting the devotional message.

A $4 donation is requested for the meal.

For more information, call the Holy Trinity church office at 410- 766-5070.

Corkran PTSO

The Corkran Middle School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school media center, 7600 Quarterfield Road.

All parents are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call the school office at 410-222-6493.

Fundraiser

The Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from a lunch and dinner fundraiser Wednesday at Cactus Willies restaurant, 7315 Ritchie Highway.

Participants must mention the group when they pay. The department will receive 15 percent of the sale.

For more information, call Steve Maceiko at 443-889-6363.

Hilltop Elementary

The Hilltop Elementary School PTA will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the school, 415 Melrose Ave.

All parents of students are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call the school office at 410-222-6409.

TOPS Chapter 159

The Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 159 will meet Monday night at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 7606 Quarterfield Road. Weigh-in starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by a membership meeting at 7:30 p.m.

The group meets on Monday nights to talk about weight loss.

For more information, call Linda White at 410-766-0176 or Delores Barrell at 410-789-2104.

Burwood Seniors

Senior information specialist Kay Catrone will meet with seniors at 11 a.m. Monday at the Burwood Senior Nutrition program site, 6658 Shelly Road.

Mrs. Catrone will assist seniors with identifying needs, locating services and completing applications for assistance.

For more information, call Margie Wright at 410-222-6262.

GB Park Elementary

The Glen Burnie Park Elementary School Parent-Teacher- Organization will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the school library, 500 Marlboro Road.

All parents are invited to attend.

For more information, call the school office at 410-222-6400.

Glen Burnie Aglow

The Glen Burnie Lighthouse of Aglow International will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Glen Burnie Improvement Association hall, 19 Crain Highway, S.E.

Jewel Campbell, the president of the Maryland East Area team for Aglow International, will be the guest speaker. She is the first of three generations of her family that are involved in Aglow, according to club president Joyce George.

New members and guests are welcome to attend.

For more information, call Mrs. George at 410-437-2315.

United Methodist Women

The Rebekah and Ruth Circles of the United Methodist Women at Glen Burnie United Methodist Church will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the social hall, 5 Second Ave. S.E.

The Naomi Circle will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Joyce Strausser.

The Deborah Circle will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 105 at the church.

The Sarah Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 8 at the church. Women with young children, expectant mothers and newlyweds are invited to attend. Nursery care will be provided.

All women are welcome. Members do not have to belong to the congregation.

The United Methodist Women gather for devotionals, fellowship and to raise funds for church missions

For more information, call the membership chairman Dolly Bauer at 410-768-2738 or the church office at 410-761-4381.

Healing service

The Christian Science Society, 101 First Ave. S.E., will host a one-hour healing service for spiritual health and healing at 5 p.m. tomorrow and at 5 p.m. Wednesday . Healing prayer services also will be held at 5 p.m. every Sunday evening in February.

The public is welcome to attend.

For more information, call Helena Bullion at 410-242-5014 or 410- 766-9390

Sons of American Legion

The Sons of the American Legion Post 40 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Post 40 hall, 500 Fifth Ave.

For more information, call the post hall at 410-761-9869 or send e-mail to SAL commander J.R. Hall at aagrebels@verizon.net.

Bus trip

The Ferndale Roadrunners have a limited number of seats available for a bus trip to the Harrington slots casino on March 14 and the Philadelphia Park slots casino on April 8.

The buses will depart from the Ferndale Senior Center, 7205 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

For more information, call Pete or Melvia Scott at 410-761-0484.

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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.

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