La Fontaine Bleu

Barbara McWilliams and Sandy Hartzell, owners of a Glen Burnie-based company specializing in gift baskets and balloon decor, have been named Citizens of the Year by the Northern County Chamber of Commerce in recognition of their participation in community affairs. The award was among the business and civic honors announced Saturday at a chamber event at La Fontaine Bleu. In addition to serving on the chamber's board and executive committee, McWilliams and Hartzell, owners of Magic Moment Creations, were recognized for their roles in Arundel Habitat for Humanity, as sponsors of charitable causes and for helping to organize the annual Linthicum Community Fair.

From rock and roll, to wrestling to boxing.That is the entertainment picture envisioned by Steeltown director Larry Milburn, who is planning to stage his first fight card at the North Point Boulevard sports bar Aug. 27.Steeltown hopes to become a suitable replacement for small fight shows in Baltimore after the loss of Painters Mill Theater, which was gutted by a set fire in March."

ANNAPOLISProm: May 28, 7 p.m., Martin's WestGraduation: June 5, 7:30 p.m. Capital CentreARUNDELProm: May 15, 7:30 p.m., Martin's WestGraduation: June 6, 10 a.m., UMBCBROADNECKProm: May 22, 7:30 p.m., Michael's 8th AvenueGraduation: June 6, 99 a.m., school stadiumCHESAPEAKEProm: May 29, 7 p.m., Martin's WestGraduation: June 6, 10 a.m., school stadiumGLEN BURNIEProm: May 22, 7 p.m., BWI Marriott HotelGraduation: June 6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., school auditoriumMEADEProm: May...

Flea market tables are available for Jenkins Memorial Church's annual strawberry festival and flea market, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9 at the church grounds on Riviera Drive in Riviera Beach. In addition to shopping, visitors will find homemade crab cakes, strawberry shortcake and ice cream, and other strawberry delights. Table rentals are $10. For reservations, call Kathy Atkinson at 410-437-0124. Military Completes basic: Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Luke C. Hogue, son of Terri L. and Matt J. Hogue of Pasadena, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Hogue is a 2000 graduate of Chesapeake High School.

A brief in yesterday's edition of The Sun in Anne Arundel gave two dates for a birthday party that The Friends of Pam Beidle are throwing for the 1st District County Council candidate. The party will be Sunday.The Sun regrets the error.Friends of Pam Beidle set birthday celebrationThe Friends of Pam Beidle are putting on an All-American Birthday Celebration in honor of the 1st District County Council candidate's birthday on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.Beidle's birthday is Friday. The party will be held at the Benson Hammond House, 7101 Aviation Blvd.

A rowdy roundup was staged at La Fontaine Bleu as 1,050 cowgirls and cowpokes packed the place for Harbor Hospital's "Harbor Daze" celebration. Since the theme for this year's jamboree was "Our Country Style," many folks donned western duds in red, white and blue -- with stars and stripes a major motif. As a band played country-western tunes, hardy two-steppers snaked around other guests mingling on the dance floor. Another line -- this one for the Tex-Mex buffet -- formed out the back of the ballroom to a tent where vittles like pit beef and barbecue were being served.

Networking fair to be held today at BWI Marriott The seventh BWI Business Networking Fair, sponsored by Maryland Aviation Administration, will feature 40 business exhibitors. The theme of the free event, to be held from 5 p.m. from 8 p.m. today at the BWI Marriott on West Nursery Road in Linthicum, is "Changing Environment, New Opportunities." Aviation administration sets book fair for today The Maryland Aviation Administration's book fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 991 Corporate Blvd.

Chamber to hold educational awards dinner on June 1 The Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce is holding its seventh annual Educational Excellence Awards Dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 1 at La Fontaine Bleu in Glen Burnie. This year's event will honor more than 50 educators and at least 10 businesses for their partnership with local schools. Guest speaker will be Miss Maryland, Marina Harrison, who lives in Anne Arundel County and is a graduate of the county high school system.

Voters needed to work election days for countyThe Anne Arundel County Board of Supervisors of Elections is looking for registered voters to work on both primary Election Day, Sept. 15, and on general Election Day, Nov. 3.Individuals are needed to check in voters and assist at the voting unit. They will be paid $100 for each election worked.Information: 410-222-6600.Md. Chamber of Commerce backs Miller for re-electionThe Maryland Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller for re-election to the 27th District state Senate seat.

BWI expansion plans to be presented to 2 business groups Expansion and improvement plans for Baltimore-Washington International Airport will be presented to the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the BWI Business Partnership this week. Maryland Secretary of Transportation John D. Porcari and Maryland Aviation Administration Executive Director David L. Blackshear will discuss current and future activity at BWI during tomorrow's 8 a.m. chamber meeting at the BWI Marriott, 1743 W. Nursery Road in Linthicum.