Glen Burnie West: Public invited to shop Slade's annual flower mart | Maryland Gazette (HometownGlenBurnie.com)

The flower mart is open to students to shop during school hours. Grades 6 through 8 will shop from noon to 2 p.m. today, followed by grades 2 through 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow and the educare program, kindergarten and first-grade classes from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

For the first time, the flower mart will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Prices range from $2 for market packs to $25 for large hanging baskets.

Organizers anticipate they will be selling ageratum, alyssum, begonia, cetosia, coleus, dianthus, dusty miller, impatiens, marigolds, petunias, salvia, snapdragons, verbena, vinca, zinnia, dahlia, osteospermum, Gerber daisies, geraniums, New Guinea impatiens, cucumbers, melons, peppers and tomatoes, as well as assorted herbs, perennials, vines, houseplants and hanging flower baskets.

For more information, call Becki Endres at 410-562-7154 or e-mail rjendres@gmail.com.

Charity auction

The county Pets on Wheels program will sponsor a "Good Stuff and Great Services" charity auction from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Road.

They will also host an auction preview day from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday.

Professional auctioneer Mike Crocker will auction off the items to the highest bidders.

The organizers have gathered golf clubs, a television, artisan jewelry, household items, sports packages, salon certificates and fine dining certificates for the auction. Donations for auction items also will be accepted on Friday. All donations are tax deductible.

Pets on Wheels coordinates more than 300 volunteers who visit county residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, schools and other special care sites with their pets to provide pet therapy to patients.

For more information, call Diane Dzambo or Cheryl Crocker at 410-222-0738.

Fundraiser tonight

The Glen Burnie Park Elementary School will host a fundraiser at the East Park Pizza Hut, located in the Park 97 Shopping Center, from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight.

Participants must present a fundraising flyer when they pay their bill. Additional flyers are available at the school. Participants may either eat in the dining room or purchase carry out.

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

Spring fling

Richard Henry Lee Elementary School will sponsor its fourth annual Spring Fling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the school grounds, 400 A St. S.W.

The event includes carnival games, crafts, food and demonstrations.

This year, the event will feature a "Throw a Pie at your favorite teacher" booth.

The event also will include a classic car and Corvette show. Other displays include the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's residential sprinkler trailer, equipment from the Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department, and the county Health Department's anti-smoking campaign.

Demonstrations will be offered by the county police department's K-9 unit and the A.J. Bartlinksi's Karate demonstration team. The Richard Henry Lee Chorus also will perform.

Child identification fingerprinting will be offered by the county Sheriff's Office.

Celebrity guests include a Baltimore Blast soccer player who will sign autographs and conduct an interactive soccer session.

The school's Scholastic book fair will be open throughout the event. All items are buy one, get one free.

Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the day.

The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call the school office at 410-222-6435 or the PTO president at 410-768-7969.

Bake sale

The Burwood Tenant Council will host a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the senior housing complex, 6652 Shelly Road.

Homemade pies, cakes, cookies and candy will be sold. In addition, the seniors will sell 50-50 raffle tickets and hot dog platters.

For details, call Winnie Dove at 410-582-9419.

Grandparents Day

Woodside Elementary School will host Grandparents Day from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the school at 160 Funke Road.

All grandparents are welcome to visit with their grandchild at the school and see their accomplishments.

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

Bereavement support

The Hospice of the Chesapeake will offer a six-week bereavement support group for adults from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays May 15 through June 10 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 301 Hospital Drive.

The support group will be led by a Hospice of the Chesapeake bereavement counselor and will meet in the second floor PHP suite at the hospital.

The registration fee is $60, except for families whose loved one was cared for by the hospice program. The registration deadline is Friday.

For details, call 410-987-2129.

prayer breakfast

The Annapolis Methodist Women will sponsor its annual prayer breakfast at 9:30 a.m. May 17 at Ferndale United Methodist Church, 117 Ferndale Road.

The registration deadline is Saturday. The cost is $7.

The theme of the breakfast is, "You who are blessed of the Father." This year's speakers will be Britt Fletcher from the Good News Prison Ministry and Shanna Yetman from the Maryland Food Bank.

Checks should be mailed with the attendee's name, address, phone number and church name to district secretary Joyce Jennings, 8300 Hope Point Court, Millersville, MD 21108.

PTA meeting

The Ferndale Early Education Center PTA will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the school, 105 Packard Ave.

All parents are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call the school at 410-222-6927.

GBIA meeting

The Glen Burnie Improvement Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the association hall, 19 Crain Highway, S.E.

The association is continuing its centennial celebration. One lucky member's name will be drawn for a gift basket valued at over $150. The member must be present to win.

The association is looking to borrow old carnival photos to print in this year's carnival program, which will contain a special insert about the association's centennial and carnival history.

All photos will be returned. Arrangements can be made to pick up photographs. Photos may also be dropped off in the mail slot at the association hall. The deadline to submit photos is May 15.

For more information, call the association at 410-766-6760 or visit www.GBIA.org.

Alarmers fundraiser

The Anne Arundel Alarmers will benefit from a lunch and dinner fundraiser tomorrow at the Cactus Willies restaurant, 7315 Ritchie Highway.

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

For more information, call the Ben Barrell at 410-768-2311 or 410-570-1296.

NCHS fundraiser

The North County High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association will host a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. tomorrowat the Italia's Corner Cafe restaurant, 7089 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in the Burwood Plaza shopping center.

Participants should present a fundraising flyer when they order their meal. Flyers will be available at the restaurant. This is the last fundraiser night for the school year.

For more information, call the school at 410-222-6970 or PTSA president Joetta Sterrett at 443-867-6963 or e-mail jobusy924@yahoo.com.

CASOS club

The Happy Community Advocates for Senior Opportunities and Services will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday and May 24 in the former county utilities building, 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Participants should park behind the building and use the rear entrance.

The group begins with a social hour at 10 a.m. The business meeting will begin at 11 a.m.

All seniors ages 55 and older are welcome.

For more information, call Betty Betz at 410-969-3655.

Prayer breakfast

The Glen Burnie United Methodist Men will host its monthly prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall, 5 Second Ave. S.E.

All members of the church's United Methodist Men are welcome. This month, men are also welcome to take their wives to the breakfast.

For more information, call the church at 410-761-4381.

Lions Club meeting

The Glen Burnie Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 7606 Quarterfield Road.

For more information, call 410-766-0859

The Lions Club will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Hobbytown, 103 S. Crain Highway. Spaces are available for rent. The cost is $10. Participants must supply their own table.

For more information, call Paula Bohle at 410-969-7951 or Phyllis Noel at 410-761-5587.

Quilters meeting

The Eternal Quilters will meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 105 First Ave. S.W.

This month's program will feature a quilt shop called Candy Bell from Virginia. The quilt shop will showcase fabric that is available for sale. Members are encouraged to take their measurements for fabric for borders, new quilts or unfinished projects.

New members and guests are welcome to attend.

The guild's Sit and Sew group will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the North County Area library, 1010 Eastway. Sharon Kirchmar will demonstrate the six-minute circle. Participants will need to take a sewing machine, two fabrics that are at least 8 inches, freezer paper, a circle cutter and water-soluble glue stick.

For more information, call Billee Conard at 301-805-1120.

Roadrunners

The Ferndale Roadrunners will meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Ferndale Senior Center, 7205 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

For more information, call President Melvia Scott at 410-761-0484

Sports card show

The Monsignor Slade Catholic School Home School Association will sponsor its monthly sports card show and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the school cafeteria, 120 Dorsey Road.

The show will feature dealers selling sports cards, old Baltimore Colts memorabilia, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, NASCAR memorabilia, Beanie Babies, YoYo balloons, non-sports trading cards, comic books, children's toys and games.

Table spaces are still available for vendors. The cost is $35 for a 12-foot table.

A Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament will be held in the school's multipurpose room on the lower level. Registration for the tournament will be accepted from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Admission is free. Door prizes will be given out.

Refreshments will be sold.

For more information, call Leo Zerhusen at 410-859-1297.

Bingo

The Monsignor Slade Catholic School will sponsor bingo games at 8 p.m. every Friday night in the school cafeteria, 120 Dorsey Road.

Early bird games will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Cash prizes worth over $3,000 are available.

Refreshments will be sold through intermission.

For more information, call the school at 410-766-7130.

Pascal Senior Center

Vocalists Frank and Trish Curreri will perform at 12:15 tomorrow at the Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Road. The husband and wife team will present a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra and Patsy Kline.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Certified massage therapists Bonnie Pavlak and Sue Shorter will offer free neck, head, foot and back massages from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow and every Wednesday by appointment.

Audiologist Stephen Pallet will conduct a hearing screening and adjust hearing aids by appointment on Friday. The service is free.

Seniors are invited to watch the movie "Dan in Real Life" at 12:15 p.m. Friday . Admission is free. The movie is about a widower and father of three who is the author of a parenting advice column who falls in love with his younger brother's girlfriend during a family vacation.

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

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.