WHAT WAS that groundhog thinking? It's been an unbelievably mild winter with no snow or ice to speak of and spring flowers up and ready to bloom.
Local soccer, lacrosse and baseball practices are starting shortly. Kite-flying, leprechauns and the official start of spring are just weeks away. Winter has been nice. Spring should be better.
Get out and enjoy while you can.
Silent auction
Community Christian Pre-School will have its annual silent auction fund-raiser next weekend at Community United Methodist Church, 8680 Fort Smallwood Road.
Spokeswoman Rosemarie Biling-Briggs said this year's auction will be slightly different.
"We've changed our hours, but added food and a family fun day on Saturday with games, face painting and a flea market so the entire community can visit," she said.
The preschool is also accepting registrations for the 1998-1999 school year for the two-day program for 3-year-olds and the three-day class for 4-year-olds.
Information: 410-255-1506.
Dinner and bingo
Bingo lovers can check out Sunday's dinner-bingo event at Stoney Creek Democratic Club on Fort Smallwood Road.
Admission is $20 and includes 15 early-bird games, dinner, and 20 regular games.
Information: 410-255-4611.
Business promises
Fewer general membership meetings and more networking is the promise of Michael Thompson, the new president of the Pasadena Business Association.
The first of five planned business mixers will be at noon, Wednesday at Nabbs Creek Cafe.
The cost is $10 with reservation, $15 at the door. Reservations are due today.
Information: 410-987-4887.
Tickets are still available for the PBA's annual scholarship fund-raiser from 7 to 11 p.m. March 7 at Kurtz's Beach.
Tickets are $25 per person.
Information: Sharrie Wade, 410-766-5400 or Lois Myers, 410-437-2070.
Kiwanis oyster roast
The Kiwanis Club of Mountain Road is having its annual St. Patrick's bull and oyster roast from 7: 30 p.m. to 11: 30 p.m. March 14 at Kurtz's Beach. Food will be served from 7: 30 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m.
The menu features roast standards including oysters on the shell, pit beef or ham, plus an assortment of hot entrees, assorted salads, dessert, beer, setups and other refreshments.
Tickets are $22 per person.
The club also is sponsoring a raffle. The winner will get two 13-game Oriole tickets or $250. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Proceeds from Kiwanis fund-raisers help support local community service projects.
Information: Robert Baxter, 410-255-2252.
Boosters fund-raiser
Dance the night away and help the Chesapeake High School Athletic Boosters raise money from 8 p.m. to midnight, March 21 at the Stoney Creek Democratic Club on Fort Smallwood Road.
Tickets are $27 and include beer and setups.
Ashton Golt Showtime Band will provide the music.
Proceeds help support Cougar athletic teams.
Tickets: Rick Adams, 410-360-9055.
St. Patrick's Day dance
Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and green beer will top the menu at a St. Patrick's Day dance, sponsored by the Auxiliary of Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, March 21 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the fire hall.
Tickets are $15 per person or $28 a couple.
Dance music will be provided by D&J Entertainment.
Tickets: Iris Ernest, 410-360-6857, or Debbie Simon, 410-315-8166, after 6 p.m.
Pub Date: 2/27/98
