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UNITED WAY PLANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER; ADDS NEW FUN TO THE MIX!

Blooms-2014-SponsorsUNITED WAY PLANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER; ADDS NEW FUN TO THE MIX!

This year the annual banquet/fundraiser for the United Way of Queen Anne’s County is kicking things up a notch! Blooms, Bottles and a Band is set for Saturday, April 12th from 6-9pm at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville.  This is still Queen Anne’s County’s most beautiful event, but now it’s a party!

“Everyone is ready to celebrate Spring this year and the Blooms theme is still in full force” explains Executive Director Sandra Early.   The Country Club will be blanketed with “beautiful blooms” thanks to the generosity of Blooms Sponsor Gary Mangum of Bell Nurseries.  All of the plants and blooms can be had through the silent auction, along with many other items generously donated by United Way supporters.

But with a new Board Member and Blooms Committee Chair, Melissa Palmer of First National Bank, came new ideas to help create more of a party atmosphere.  “I really wanted to make this event livelier and it couldn’t be a better year for it! Everyone has spring fever and is ready to get out and celebrate!” The number one change this year is the addition of a band. Palmer feels confident that the classic rock band, Phoenix, will keep the atmosphere energetic.

This year’s ticket price is still $75 per person and while the menu has not been decided yet, the reservation price will also include wine tasting presented by Republic National Distributors and Fordham Rams Head Craft Beer Tasting supplied by Kelly Distributors. (Glasses of your favorites are available and are included in your reservation cost. Mixed drinks will be available at the cash bar).

Also new this year is a Centerpiece Contest sponsored by Pat Mager and WHBG CPAs. The United Way agencies have been asked to design centerpieces that, of course, include “Blooms” but also represent their agency and acknowledges the sponsor who has donated $500 to be awarded to the best centerpiece of the night. Attendees will vote for their favorite!

One thing that hasn’t changed is that the United Way Board of Directors is once again presenting the “Spring into Giving Wheelbarrow Raffle,” a wheelbarrow brimming with gardening items that will be raffled off at the event.  The wheelbarrow is on display now at the Kent Island Branch of First National Bank which has once again stepped up to be the Title Event Sponsor.  Raffle tickets are 5 for $10 and tickets are available for purchase at the Kent Island Branch of First National Bank and at Paula’s Fine Jewelry.

Pictured Above: Blooms 2014 Sponsors: United Way Board Members and Banquet “Rose” Sponsors, Paula Warner of Paula’s Fine Jewelry (Left) and Todd Wilhoit of Chesapeake Investment Planning (Right) with Centerpiece Sponsor Pat Mager of WMBG CPAs (Center Left) and Title Sponsor, Board Member and Committee Chair, Melissa Palmer, Manager of the First National Bank, Kent Island Branch.  

The United Way of Queen Anne’s County is all about neighbors helping neighbors.  The organization allocates funds to 22 local agencies that serve community needs in Queen Anne’s County from children to seniors covering areas from health and human services, to the arts and the environment.  For more information about the United Way or the Blooms for United Way event, call Sandra Early at 410-643-6288 or visit www.unitedwayqac.org.

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Photo: Blooms 2014 Wheelbarrow: Melissa Palmer has put together’s this year’s wheelbarrow raffle once again and it is on display at the Kent Island Branch of First National Bank. Tickets are 5 for $10 and can be purchased at the bank or at Paula’s Fine Jewelry in Chester!

Designer Bag Bingo to Help Easton Family in Need

Stem the Tide (324 x 162)Stem the Tide represents a group of women, connected by the thread of friendship, who joined together to raise money to help a local family that is experiencing wave after wave of financial trouble. Following four years of illness, surgeries, and mounting medical bills, the McKewen family found their home in dire need of maintenance repairs, including a new roof, a handicapped-equipped bathroom, and energy-efficient replacement windows. Their friends stepped in to “stem the tide” of their financial worries and help the family get back on its feet. They hope that by alleviating the stress brought on my financial pressures, the family can start to heal physically and emotionally. Stem the Tide hopes to continue its fundraising efforts in the future to help other families facing similar financial crises.

The group will host its first fundraiser, “Designer Bag Bingo,” on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Easton Firehouse. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and games begin at 1 p.m. Bags by Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, Fossil, JPK, Skipper Bags and more will be offered as prizes and there will also be five special Bingo games with their own prizes. The event will include a silent auction and delicious food. The tickets cost $20 when purchased early and are available at Little Rascals or by calling 410-924-6508. Tickets at the door will cost $25. For further information, visit www.stem-the-tide.org.

Fundraiser for the Children of Ryan and Kellie Thompson Shiley

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 2-6pm a Fundraiser is being held for the Children of Ryan and Kellie Thompson Shiley, during child birth Kellie had complications from which she did not recover. She leaves behind her loving husband Ryan, her son Landon and newly born twins. The fundraiser for “Shiley Children Benefit” will include a Bull & Oyster Roast (no tickets a $5.00 donation at the pier for the fundraiser), A silent auction from MancaveSports Memorabilia, and raffle items such as a cookout for 20 donated by Dietz & Watson, Concert Tickets donated by Katie Singer, Resturant Certificates and more! We will also have shirts for sale!

Dave Hawkins & Keri Glorioso will entertain from 2-4 and The Cheaters will entertain from 4-6 for the event. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the children and to help Ryan along the way. Please join us to celebrate the life of Kellie Thompson Shiley! If you would like to send a Monetary donation please go to the www.kelliethompsonshiley.org this is set up through Queenstown Bank. We hope to see you here! We have a small bus that will transport from the Under the Kent Narrows bridge to The Big Owl if needed, thanks to Mark Thomas. If you would like to donate a certificate please contact Donna Wysong at 410-829-8687

Kent Island Christian School to Hold Fiesta Dinner Fundraiser

Kent Island Christian School will hold its annual Fiesta Dinner on Friday, April 27, 2012, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

The dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Kent Island United Methodist Church, 2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester. Dinner includes all you can eat ground beef and chicken hard and soft tacos with fixings, fresh fruit, nachos, lemonade, and iced tea. Homemade decorated cakes and other desserts will also be available for purchase.

Tickets may be purchased through the school office and will also be available for purchase at the door. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children aged 10 years and younger.

Funds raised from this dinner will support the general operating budget of the Kent Island Christian School, a ministry of Kent Island United Methodist Church. KICS uses the A Beka Book curriculum, which is a comprehensive educational program founded upon biblical truth and academic excellence.

For more information about the Fiesta Dinner or about Kent Island Christian School, call the school office at 410-643-9203.

Longaberger Basket & Pottery Fundraiser Bingo

All proceeds will go to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at Johns Hopkins & Queen Anne County Hospice

In Memory of Carl Boyle

Sunday, June 26, 2011
Easton Fire House
Doors open @ 11:00AM * BINGO STARTS @ 1:00PM

Concessions Available: Hot Dogs * Sloppy Joes * Funnel Cakes & Much More

Raffles: Blanket Basket w/ Longaberger Blanket, Longaberger Leaning Bookshelf, & Many more

Silent Auction: 100 Gallons of Oil or Propane, Queen Size Longaberger Bedding, Skill Saw & Many more

$2.00 Ribbon Game (Everyone’s a Winner) * 50/50

$25.00 Per Player
Price includes 20 Game Bingo Pack
1 Card for Each Special & Door Prize Ticket

To Purchase Tickets in Advance contact Ginny Boyle 443-496-2613