Annapolis Recreation & Parks

The City is looking for volunteers to assist the Recreation and Parks Department with the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of our parks by forming groups of “Friends of …” to cover each of the city parks. Members of the groups would volunteer their time and labor do plantings, help water and weed gardens in the parks, and serve as the eyes and ears of parks to report problems that needed to be addressed. Within reason, the City will provide the supplies needed for projects.  For more information and to volunteer, contact Marisa Wittlinger at MDWittlinger@annapolis.gov or 410-263-7993. Web site: www.annapolis.gov/recreation/.

• Sun., Jun. 16, 2013, Truxtun Youth Triathlon: Youth, age 17 and under as of 12/13/13, will challenge themselves in this Swim, Bike, Run event at Truxtun Park. SWIM in the Truxtun Park Pool; BIKE through City parks and adjoining roads; RUN through Truxtun’s trails. All participants will receive a medal for completing the race. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finisher in each age group. The Truxtun Youth Triathlon is part of the Maryland youth Triathlon Series. Go to http://www.annapolis.gov/recreation to register (Deadline is June 7). Contact Jennifer Jennings at 410-263-7958 or jmjennings@annapolis.gov for more information.

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Inc.

The Arts Council is a non-profit foundation which encourages and invests in the visual arts, performing arts, and historic preservation for the people of Anne Arundel County. Volunteers, 18 and older, are needed to help in the office with answering phones and computer input for membership database. In conjunction with the City of Annapolis, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County has agreed to take over the management of the Capital City Cultural Arts District, an area in Annapolis in which artists and arts-related businesses and organizations are encouraged to locate and prosper. The new management took effect on July 1. Contact April Nyman at 410-222-7949 or april.nyman@annearundelartscouncil.org Website: www.annearundelartscouncil.org.

• 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat., June 8, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. Jun. 9, 2013 Annapolis Arts Festival: The Arts Council needs a couple of volunteers to man an information booth at the Naval Academy Stadium during The Annapolis Arts, Crafts, and Wine Festival.
• 6:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 16, 2013, Annie Awards Ceremony: The Annie Awards are open to the public and free to attend. We welcome you to this honorary event in which six outstanding community arts members are recognized. The Annnie Awards begin at 6:30pm with grants presentation to follow. Nomination forms and additional information are available on the website; the nomination deadline is Jun. 14, 2013.

Arundel Lodge

Arundel Lodge, Inc. (ALI) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to work in a new tutoring program. Many of the individuals served by ALI seek to improve their basic reading, writing, math and science skills.  ALI is constantly striving to further our recovery-oriented services, and seeks experienced teachers to assist with these educational goals. Volunteer hours would primarily be from 9:30-11:30 am or 1-3 pm, on weekdays.  Teaching experience would be highly desired. To apply, contact Cindy Garmoe at (443) 433-5906 or cgarmoe@arundellodge.org.

Salvation Army KaBoom Playground Project, Jun. 12-14, 2013

The Salvation Army, Annapolis Corps, was recently selected by KaBOOM, a non-profit organization, as the recipient of a new playground at the Salvation Army facility at 351 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis 21403. The project will be volunteer-built in one day, preceded by one and possibly two prep days. About 30 adult volunteers are needed on Wed. Jun. 12 and possibly Thurs., Jun. 13, for preparation work to make ready for build day on Friday, Jun. 14. In addition, another 5-10 volunteers are needed to help with cooking and serving food to volunteers at breakfast and lunch time on prep day(s) and build day.  For more information and to volunteer contact Peggy Woolridge, at 410-263-4091 or Peggy_Wooldridge@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, MD

At the Sanctuary, children and adults collect water samples, clear trails, weigh turtles, guide visitors on nature walks, draw maps, lead canoe trips, make posters, seine for fish, host the Visitor Center on weekends, and more. For more information and for specific opportunities unless otherwise noted below, contact Lindsay Hollister at 410-741-9330, or send e-mail to volunteers@jugbay.org. Check the website at: http://www.jugbay.org.

• 3-5 p.m. Sat., Jun. 22, 2013, Stewardship Day: Invasive Plant Removal: Volunteers Ages 6 and up are needed to help remove Mile-a-Minute vegetation to prevent takeover of forests and fields. Volunteers should bring heavy work gloves. Community service hours are available.
• 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Sat., Jul. 13, 2013, Stewardship Day: Invasive Plant Removal: Volunteers Ages 6 and up are needed to help remove Wineberry vegetation to prevent takeover of forests and fields. Volunteers should bring heavy work gloves. Community service hours are available.
• 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Sat., Aug. 24, 2013, Stewardship Day: Invasive Plant Removal: Volunteers Ages 6 and up are needed to help remove Stiltgrass vegetation to prevent takeover of forests and fields. Volunteers should bring heavy work gloves. Community service hours are available.

12^th Annual Kids ‘N’ Kaboodle Fair, June 2, 2013

The annual free fair for all the children of Annapolis is being held from 12 Noon–4:00 pm, Sun., Jun. 2, 2013 at the Weems-Whalen Ball Field off Spa Road in Annapolis (Rain or Shine). The event is sponsored by the Chesapeake Children’s Museum with our partners in Kids at Hope and the Early Childhood Coalition with many other agencies participating. Volunteers and donations make this a day of creative fun and joyous laughter, with no cost for anything; Arts and Crafts, Hands on Career Stations, Games and Prizes, Free Food and Drinks, Live Animals, a Book Giveaway, Live Entertainment, and much, much more are offered.  Volunteers are needed as pony walkers, hamburger grillers, career exhibitors, face painters, game and craft facilitators, greeters, grounds people, and more.  Please call Dr. Deborah Wood at Chesapeake Children’s Museum:  410-990-1993 or email:  debbie@theccm.org.

Fourth Annual Nonprofit Forum, June 10, 2013

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards is hosting a forum for nonprofit organizations and others with an interest in nonprofits from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon., Jun. 10, 2013 at Anne Arundel Community College, Cade Room 219, 101 College Parkway Arnold, Maryland 21012. Leading experts in government, private industry and the nonprofit sector will present information about starting, funding, growing, and sustaining nonprofits. RSVP to 4mddistrictrsvp@mail.house.gov; For more information, call 301-516-7601 or visit www.donnaedwards.house.gov.

World Trade Center Institute

The World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) is looking for local hosts who are interested in welcoming visiting foreign professionals and youth leaders into their home for one to three weeks. To participate, all you need to provide is a spare  bedroom, a desire to share your culture while learning about another and a willingness to include your visitor in some of your daily activities. Visitors will have breakfast and some dinners in your home. Transportation is arranged by WTCI. For more information contact: Nina Bankova, 410-576-0022×103.

Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxiliary

The Auxiliary of Anne Arundel Medical Center is in need of volunteers who have a hands-on working knowledge of computer hardware, software and peripherals as well as audio/video equipment setup, operation and support. Volunteers should be customer-oriented and will be working 4 hour shifts in the medical center’s training and conference center supporting medical related meetings, trainings, conferences, lectures and events. Call the auxiliary office at 443-481-5055 for more information.

MD Office of Tourism Development Welcome Center Program

Volunteer at one of Maryland’s Welcome Centers by joining the award winning Ambassador program.  The volunteer staff welcomes visitors and local residents coming to the Welcome Centers for Maryland information. They also offer assistance with directions and transportation options, hotel accommodations, assist visitors with itineraries, greet motor coaches and work with tourism industry and private sector representatives within Maryland.   Each volunteer works at least one 4-hour shift every week at the Welcome Center desk: Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. All Centers are closed on all State holidays.  The Maryland Welcome Centers are located in Howard County on I-95.  Training is provided and volunteer activities are planned throughout the year. Contact Margie Long at 301-490-1333 or mlong@visitmaryland.org to obtain an application. Or, visit www.visitmaryland.org – click on “Getting Here” then “Welcome Centers”, and then “Volunteer Opportunities” at the bottom of the page.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Maryland (Throughout County)

This nonprofit is dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research.  Volunteers from Anne Arundel County are especially needed to serve on the JDRF Maryland Chapter Board of Directors and for upcoming special events and outreach.  Office volunteers, 14 years and older are needed in the Linthicum and Towson offices. Volunteers are also needed throughout the year for family outreach activities, and for fundraising events. Contact maryland@jdrf.org or 410-636-8080 or visit our website at www.jdrfmd.org/maryland for more information.

MD VS HUNGER, Sunday, May 19, 2013

MD VS HUNGER is a packing event where people from Glen Burnie and Annapolis come together to pack and ship 550,000 meals. This food will literally save lives. The food is bought and shipped through Stop Hunger Now (stophungernow.org). This event is open to anyone and everyone and is FREE! Childcare is provided for children 3 and under. This food will literally save lives. The food is bought and shipped through Stop Hunger Now (stophungernow.org). Packing will take place in two locations on May 19, one at Glen Burnie High School and the other at Annapolis High School. A large number of volunteers are needed at each location; for more information and to sign up for one of four shifts starting at 9am, 11am, 2pm, or 4:30 pm, on Sun., May 19, 2013; to volunteer, go to the website at:  http://mdvshunger.com/where.html.

MORE

PKD Foundation, Baltimore Chapter

The mission of the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation, Baltimore Chapter is to assist, on a regional and local basis, the national efforts to promote research to find a cure for PKD and to improve the care and treatment of those it affects. A new Volunteer Chapter Coordinator (age 19 and up) is needed to motivate and lead others in fundraising, lobbying, educating the public, organizing events and helping people affected by PKD. The Chapter Coordinator would ideally have skills in leadership, organization, motivation and fund raising and be available to stay in the job at least two years. Contact BaltimoreChapter@pkdcure.org or 703-599-0657 if you are interested. See web site at: www.pkdcure.org.

Rude Ranch Animal Rescue

Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland and DC area. Our goals are to find permanent loving homes for adoptable animals placed in our care; to provide a safe haven and rehabilitation to feral and neglected animals rescued from abusive situations; and to put an end to needless euthanasia because of pet overpopulation. Current volunteer needs include; 1. Spay/Neuter Assistant to help monitor animals while they recover from surgeries, get our surgical instruments ready for use and to promote our spay/neuter clinic; 2. Fundraisers for community outreach to recruit sponsors (donors), especially to support the new spay/neuter clinic; and, 3. Animal Caretakers to help feed and care for and spend time with resident cats and dogs. For more information and to volunteer, contact Katherine Evans at ruderanch@comcast.net or 410-798-9559. See website at: www.ruderanch.org.

South County Assistance Network

The South County Assistance Network, Inc. (SCAN) is a nonprofit organization of individuals from the faith community, business community, social services and other nonprofit organizations working together to provide assistance to those in need in our community. SCAN Food Bank, serving southern Anne Arundel County, is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am – 12 noon at St. James Church, 5757 Solomon’s Island Road, Lothian, MD. For more information call 410-867-2838.

Oncology Foundation of Maryland/District of Columbia

The Oncology Foundation of Maryland and the District of Columbia is a new nonprofit organization, composed of community volunteers who want to make a difference in cancer education. The Foundation was founded by the Maryland/DC Society of Clinical Oncology, a state society, affiliated with the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Volunteer help is needed for videotaping and editing events and training materials. For more information contact Patricia Troy at at@nextwavegroup.com or 443-451-3801. See: website at www.oncofdn.org

RainScaping Garden Tour, Sunday May 19, 2013 

There will be a tour of 10 RainScaping projects such as gardens, conservation landscapes, regenerative storm water conveyance, pervious hardscapes, and water harvesting in the Annapolis/Edgewater area from 2:00–5:00 p.m., Sun., May 19, 2013. The tour is sponsored by the Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council and will begin at one of three locations: Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forsest Dr.; Bowen Manor at Bowen Ct. cul de sac; and Winchester on the Severn, 1510 Circle Dr., all in Annapolis. The Chesapeake Ecology Center will have native plants for sale at very low prices. Tickets can be purchased for $15 through the WSA website at www.aawsa.org. For more information contact: Suzanne Etgen (WSA Coordinator), setgen@aacps.org, 443-871-0700; Vernon Hustead (Hustead Landscape Architecture), husteadla@gmail.com, 443-988-2294.

Wellness House of Annapolis (Annapolis & Central County)

The mission of The Wellness House of Annapolis is to help people affected by cancer and their family members recover their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of support, education and hope in a “home-like” environment. All of our services are offered free to cancer patients and their care givers. There are many different volunteer opportunities at Wellness House of Annapolis. All of our services are offered to our members for free, by our amazing volunteers. We need assistance with our gardens, clerical work, outreach, and hostessing. We also need professional practitioners in massage and Healing Touch as well as yoga and art. For more invormation contact Kiersten Gallagher at 410-990-0941 or kgallagher@annapoliswellnesshouse.org . See website at: http://annapoliswellnesshouse.org/.

Artists                   June 20                 Dan Haas Band

June 27                 Michael McHenry Tribe

July 4                     TBD

July 11                   Wayne Taylor and Mickey Basil Duo

July 18                   The Walking Sticks

July 25                   Hula Monsters

August 1              Tiki Barbarians

August 8              Raw Hands

Where                  Annapolis Maritime Museum campus, Cap’n Herbie Sadler Waterman’s Park
723 Second Street, Annapolis

Admission           Free but $10 donation per person is suggested

Contact                Mary Ostrye, 410-295-0104, office@amaritime.org

Enjoy eight weeks of folk, classic rock, soul, psychedelic, funk, bluegrass, country, jazz standards, Hawaiian swing, island music, boogie-woogie, blues, and swing
on the beach!

Live music by local bands, beer, wine and mixed drinks and food all served up against the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Guests should bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the concert. Sponsored by WRNR 103.1 FM, Landmark Shark Beer, Eastport Civic Association, Homestead Gardens and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.

In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside the McNasby Oyster Company building, the Museum’s headquarters.

For more information of directions visit www.amaritime.org or call the museum staff at 410-295-0104.

Concert Dates and Details

Dan Haas – June 20

Dan Haas’s music has been described as an “acoustic pop smorgasbord delectable melodies, sensitive arrangements, expressive vocals all served up with plenty of smarts and soul.” Michael Buckley of WRNR said Haas’ music is “a banquet of musical delight, a multi-colored rainbow of textures and light.” An Annapolis favorite, Dan Haas performs locally at Red Red Wine, Rams Head, Jalepeños, and Middleton’s Tavern.

Along with Haas’s original compositions, which Baltimore’s Music Monthly praises for their great lyrics, instrumentation and musical arrangements, the popular Annapolis-based band performs an array of covers reaching across many genres: from Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” and Ben Harper’s “Steal My Kisses” to Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon.”

Whether they’re playing one of their own songs or giving old favorites a new spin, the Dan Haas Band has a reputation for creating crowd-pleasing music wherever they play.

Michael McHenry Tribe                June 27

Michael McHenry Tribe delivers powerful and inspiring performances everywhere they appear. The band combines a blend of soul, psychedelic, funk, and rock in a rich amalgam of heartfelt and original material influenced by Coltrane, The Beatles, Eric Dolphy, Sly, Jimi, and their loyal fans. The hard hitting, deep infectious grooves of the Michael McHenry Tribe mesmerize listeners in a sea of funky beats, driving rhythms and electrifying melodies. With Michael McHenry’s cool, sultry and soulful singing voice and his irrefutable guitar playing combined with the watertight and contagious grooves of the rhythm section, Joe Glumsic and Ryan Cullen, this band will keep everyone on the edge of their seats if they’re not already up and dancing.

Michael McHenry is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who describes his sound as “that space between the beginning of time and the end of the world.” The talent and charisma of Michael and his Tribe make them one of the best bands in Annapolis.

TBD                                        July 4

Wayne Taylor and Mickey Basil Duo       July 11

Well known to Annapolitans, guitar and piano duo Wayne Taylor and Mickey Basil play covers of a wide spectrum of musical genres. Wayne is a native of North Carolina and served as the lead singer, emcee, and guitarist in the U.S. Navy Band’s “Country Current” in Washington, D.C. for 21 years. During that time he performed in 49 states, the Grand Ole Opry, Good Morning America, the Today show, the Nashville Now Show, and had the privilege of performing for four U.S. Presidents.

Mickey Basil’s incredible talent as a pianist led him from Maryland to Nashville at a young age. There he worked with country and music legends including Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Rogers, Dotty West, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Randy Travis, and many others. He has performed on the Kathy Lee and Regis Show, Ray Charles 50^th Anniversary Special, American Music Awards, Grammy Awards, Merv Griffin, Tom Snyder, Hee Haw, Jerry Lewis Telethon, March of Dimes and Austin City Limits.

Taylor and Basil’s eclectic mix of bluegrass, county, jazz standards, rock, popular, soul and originals will provide the perfect accent to a night on the shore of Back Creek.

The Walking Sticks          July 18

The Walking Sticks specialize in a crowd-pleasing combination of folk and classic rock, free from metronomes, vocal-tuning, and digital embellishment. Early videos of a five-year-old girl bouncing around, belting out vocals to a Sinatra record and, in another family, seven-year-old twin brothers banging out an original song on piano. In 2012, now grown, Chelsea Lee and Max and Spencer Ernst began writing songs together and their strong vocals became known for weaving through a pulse synth soundscape.

Inspired by vintage synthesizer keyboards purchased at antiques stores and yard sales, The Walking Sticks are currently writing and recording songs for an upcoming EP. Working with them on the new EP with producer Brian Goddard is Steuart Smith, lead guitarist for the Eagles.

The Walking Sticks continue to build support in and around the mid-Atlantic region. Band members’ past performances include the 9:30 Club and Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Tin Roof in Philadelphia, the Rockwood Music Hall and Mercury Lounge in New York, and the Red Room in Boston. They played at the Museum’s Oyster Roast and Sock Burning in March.

The Hula Monsters – July 25

Hula Monsters are a rockin’ swing band with a Hawaiian flavor. They have been bringing their sultry sounds of Hawaiian swing to the Greater D.C./Baltimore area since 1988. Originally formed as a trio, the group has grown into a quintet featuring Moe Newson on upright bass, harmonica, ukulele and vocals; Mark Noone on guitar, ukulele and vocals; Ben Holmes on drums, percussion and vocals; Gary Ferguson on lead guitar and vocals; and Lynn Kasdorf on steel guitar and vocals. Their repertoire includes rockabilly, blues, country, and jazz standards    all with a Hawaiian accent.

Since their inception, The Hula Monsters have won several “Wammies,” the annual awards given by the Washington Area Music Association, including the best world music group and best world music vocalist. The Washington Post calls them “One of the best bands in the world.” The Baltimore Sun writes, “You gotta love Hula Monsters. They’ve established one of the most novel sounds in the city.” They are a band of accomplished, seasoned, professional musicians who can really mix it up. It may be difficult to categorize their music, but the common thread is fun!

Tiki Barbarians  August 1

Tiki Barbarians are a fixture on the Annapolis music scene offering a smooth mix of classic rock, blues, boogie-woogie, and swing. Best of all they feature a concoction of local favorites penned by bandmaster Mike Lange. His “Eastport-orcian” ditties zero in on the boating culture of Annapolis and his own experiences a liveaboard in Annapolis Harbor. His masterful keyboard and hearty vocals anchor the lively antics of the group. Keith Manuel chimes in on some of the songs and lays the rhythm on drums. Tom Guay adds more vocals along with lead guitar, while Andy Fegley adds trombone to the mix and Rurik Reshetiloff handles the bass.

Tiki Barbarians are known throughout the area as a band that gets everyone on their feet. Whether they are playing on a boat or on a stage, their music creates a fun party atmosphere.

Raw Hands, the Music of Carr’s Beach   August 8

Raw Hands, an Annapolis-based “folkie-blues” band with roots in Carr’s Beach, will reprise some of the music played in the 1950s and 1960s at the renowned African-American beachfront resort located on the current site of the Chesapeake Harbour development on Annapolis Neck. The Raw Hands quartet is comprised of Lloyd Fowlkes on bass, Dallas Pace on keyboard, David Queene on drums, George “Chicky” Johnson on guitar, and Linda Clowe on vocals.

Fowlkes played bass with the Pipe Dreamers, the Carr’s Beach house band at the resort, backing Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Mary Wells, Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding and many other superstars. “Back in the day, there were buses full of people coming to Carr’s Beach to hear the music,” Fowlkes recalls. “The buses would be lined up for miles, all through the City.” During a time when African-American residents of Annapolis and the surrounding areas were barred from public beaches and other places of entertainment, Carr’s Beach represented a place of their own. Families would gather to relax and swim during the day, then adults would crowd the pavilion to listen to Little Richard and Etta James and The Drifters. The music and the people left an indelible stamp on Fowlkes who has played bass in a variety of local bands ever since. The easy-listening rhythm and blues of Raw Hands will bring back the sounds of the past to a new generation of enthusiastic fans.

Proceeds from the event will be used to support Chesapeake Kids, a program service of Hospice of the Chesapeake, designed to support children living with illness, children dealing with the illness of a family member, and supporting children who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

“Hospice Hundred proudly supports Chesapeake Kids.  Our focus has also been and remains on the impact that illness and death has on children in our community.  Our goal is to ensure that counseling services are available to any child who needs support during their own illness or the illness of a parent or sibling as well as following the death of a loved one.” said Laura Almalel Strosnider, Chairperson, Hospice Hundred Committee.

Tickets are $75 per person before April 9, $85 thereafter and can be purchased immediately online at www.hospicechesapeake.org  or by contacting Samantha Price, Events Coordinator, 443.837.1531 or sprice@hospicechesapeake.org. Sponsorships are also available.  Please note this event sold out last year one week prior to the show.  Purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

Anne Arundel Special Olympics

Anne Arundel County Special Olympics is a non-profit organization providing sports programs to over 300 eligible athletes, ages eight to adult, with a cognitive delay or developmental disability. The program includes a variety of sports including Bocce, Cycling, Duckpin Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field; all training takes place locally and is offered to athletes free of charge. Volunteers, 16 and older, are needed as coaches in the evenings, to assist with special events, regional competitions, fundraising and more.  Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kyle Hines at 410-923-0383 or email hineskyle@hotmail.com  Web site:  www.soaamd.org.

• 6:30 pm, Thurs., May 2, 2013, Volunteer Orientation: Those interested in volunteering with Special Olympics are required to attend an orientation meeting. The next meeting is being held at the Severna Park Library, 48 W. McKinnsey Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146. Contact Kyle Hines at hineskyle@hotmail.com.

Arundel House of Hope

Arundel House of Hope’s programs encompass a variety of services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County. These include transitional housing through the Fouse Center, Permanent and Community Housing, Supportive Housing through the Safe Haven Program, the Resource and Day Center, and the Winter Relief rotating shelter program. General volunteer needs include administrative support, transportation to and from appointments, job counseling and life skills coaches, computer maintenance help, and persons to serve on the board of directors. Additional volunteer opportunities vary by location but include facilities maintenance and repair and grounds maintenance. Donations of food and clothing items, cleaning, office and kitchen supplies, paper products, toiletry items, landscaping tools, and more are also needed. Interested volunteers can contact Karen Biagiotti at 410-863-4888 or kbiagiotti@arundelhoh.org.  Web site: www.arundelhoh.org.

House of Hope Medical Clinic: Volunteer skilled caregivers, and office staff are needed for the facility.  For more information about contributing and volunteering, E-mail jwiesner@arundelhoh.org, or call 410-863-4888. Additional special event for which volunteers may be needed:

• 7–9 p., Thurs., May 9, 2013, 2^nd Annual Wine Pairing Dinner: This gala 5-course dinner featuring Italy is being held at Our Lady of the Fields, 1070 Cecil Ave., Millersville, MD.  All proceeds will benefit the House of Hope Medical Clinic, the only free standing, free healthcare clinic in Anne Arundel County. HOHMC partners with volunteer healthcare professionals to provide quality healthcare to the uninsured and underinsured population. Purchase tickets online at http://arundelhoh.org/events-2 or Contact Angie at AJK Events at 410.533.3661 or ahilz@ajkevents.com for more information.

Youth for Understanding USA

Youth For Understanding (YFU) is a worldwide movement of committed individuals and organizations working together to prepare young people for their responsibilities and challenges in a changing, interdependent global community; it advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities. Volunteers are being sought to mentor high school age international exchange students; families are also needed to host such students. For more information, contact Tchi Sogoyou at 240-235-2102 or tsogoyou@yfu.org. See website at https://yfuusa.org/

Evangelical Ministries of Glen Burnie

Evangelical Ministries is a nonprofit nondenominational church that provides, in addition to usual church services and events, mentoring to adult females who have been released from correctional facilities as well as grief counseling. Adult female volunteers are needed to mentor adult females released from correctional institutions. Also needed are individuals with training, knowledge, and experience with grief counseling to facilitate, on a weekly basis, groups of adults and possibly adolescents. Also desired is someone fluent in American Sign Language to assist with worship services or other social groups involving deaf persons. The church is also looking forward to providing future bilingual worship services for Hispanics and would like to enlist services of someone fluent in Spanish. For more information contact Reverend Terence Gallagher at 410-412-0438 or emofgb@aol.com.

Happy Helpers for the Homeless, Saturdays and Sundays

This nonprofit organization provides food, toiletries, and clothing to the hungry and homeless.  Volunteers, as young as 6, are needed Saturdays (11:30am-2:30pm) and Sundays (1:00-4:00pm) to assist in distributing items and bag lunches in downtown Baltimore and Glen Burnie.  Ongoing donations needed: men’s socks, toiletry items, men’s clothing, blankets, shoes in very good condition, sturdy napkins/paper towels, mustard, juice boxes, fold-over sandwich bags, lunch meat and fresh fruit. Ongoing through winter is the, coat, blanket, and gloves drive. Volunteers can meet in Glen Burnie to caravan up to Baltimore. There is also a critical need for cash donations to help pay rent for space used by Happy Helpers.  Contact Bobbi Coffman at 443-433-2416 or Jeremy Putt – 301-943-3927or email happyhelpersforthehomeless1@yahoo.com for more information about volunteering on all projects and events.

• Bag a Breakfast Project. Put together a bag breakfast for a homeless individual. Include box of cereal, with spoon and cup, poptart, fruit, hot chocolate package with cup and spoon, juice box, and napkin.  Can be done anytime. Just drop off at Happy Helpers.
• 6:30 p.m., Sat., Jun. 1, 2013, National Stand for Children Day: Volunteers are needed to help with this annual party hosted at Sarah’s House Shelter, Ft. Meade, MD, which includes arts and crafts, games, face-painting, refreshments, and a donation of much needed items to the shelter. To sign up click on the June 1 date on the “Opportunity Calendar” of the Volunteer Center website: www.volunteerannearundel.org.

Seeds 4 Success

The mission of Seeds 4 Success, Inc. (S4S) is to provide children and families living in Annapolis public and subsidized housing communities with knowledge, services, relationships and experiences that help children grow into successful, healthy, and contributing adults. One of S4S’ main programs is Eastport Girls Club (EGC) which serves 5^th–9^th grade girls with a variety of programs. However, most of families of girls do not have personal vehicles. Thus, transportation to classes, camps, and events is an important gap Seeds 4 Success tries to address, and volunteers, age 18 and up, are being sought to fill this need. Background and driving record checks are required.  Contact the S4S Education Director, Valerie Drozd, at 410-919-3347 (valdrozd@hotmail.com), and she will provide you with a written application. Once you have submitted a complete application, Mrs. Drozd will schedule an in-person interview.

Severna Park Community Center (SPCC)

Volunteer opportunities include helping on committees, help with benefit events (Gala, Golf Tournament, etc.), help support small projects held at the Center, help in writing grants to improve the Center, and much more. SPCC is an approved site for service learning hours for public schools and AA Community College. For more information contact Jennie Boden at 410-647-5843 X 201 or jboden@severnaparkcommunitycenter.com. Website: www.severnaparkcommunitycenter.com. Special event for which additional volunteers may be needed:

• 7:30 am, Sat., May 18, 2012, “Shape up Severna Park” Fundraising Walk: Walk, run, stroll or bike along the Baltimore-Annapolis trail beginning at SPCC.  Open to all ages and your four legged friend on a leash is also welcome. Proceeds benefit the Severna Park Community Center.

The Arc of the Chesapeake Region

The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region seeks self-nominations for service on the Board of Directors for a period of 3 years, with opportunity for re-election to a second term. We ask that members regularly participate in board meetings (eight per year held on an early Thurs. morning, which includes our Annual Meeting and Board Retreat); actively participate on a committee or task force; and actively support the organization in terms of a personal financial contribution and reaching out to the community for future leaders. We seek members with diverse backgrounds, skills and ethnicities from Anne Arundel, Queen Anne, Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties either as self-advocates, family members, concerned professionals or public-spirited citizens with a common interest in the rights and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Go to our website www.thearcccr.org to learn more about our advocacy and programs or contact us at 410-269-1883 or ademoreland@thearcccr.org.

Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

Buddies Wanted: The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is looking for individuals familiar with the basics of Facebook, Twitter, and email marketing to volunteer as a “Social Media Buddy” for one or two area nonprofits from now through May 16, 2013. If you or someone you know can lend a hand as a limited-time Social Media Buddy, please contact amy@cfaac.org or stacey@smithmarketingandevents.com or call 443-844-0047.

The Color Run, 5K, Sat., May 11, 2013, Cool Kids Campaign

The Color Run™ 5k is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Color runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds; but everyone toeing the start line has a blast. The Cool Kids Campaign is the charity recipient for both Baltimore Color Run races at Camden Yards on Saturday, May 11, 2013. A donation is made for every volunteer recruited. A large number of volunteers are needed the day of the races starting at 7 am or at 12 Noon to help with color zones/color cleanup, course direction, en-route aid/water station, festival help, at the start & finish line, check-in, and parking. In addition, volunteers are needed the Thurs. and Fri. preceding the race to help with packet pickup. For more information about the Cool Kids Campaign and to volunteer to help with the races, visit the website: http://www.coolkidscampaign.org/.

Friends of Downs Park, Community Family Day, May 18, 2013

Friends of Downs Park announces Community Family Day from Noon–4 pm, Sat. May 18, 2013, at John Downs Memorial Park, Pasadena, MD. Admission is free and there will be all kinds of entertainment for all ages including music, dancing, ukulele band, moon bounces, face painting, rock wall climbing, a variety of vendors, and more. Volunteers are needed to help with parking in association with the event. For more information contact friendsofdowns@aol.com or 443-685-4333.

MD VS HUNGER, Sunday, May 19, 2013

MD VS HUNGER is a packing event where people from Glen Burnie and Annapolis come together to pack and ship 550,000 meals. This food will literally save lives. The food is bought and shipped through Stop Hunger Now (stophungernow.org). This event is open to anyone and everyone and is FREE! Childcare is provided for children 3 and under. This food will literally save lives. The food is bought and shipped through Stop Hunger Now (stophungernow.org). Packing will take place in two locations on May 19, one at Glen Burnie High School and the other at Annapolis High School. A large number of volunteers are needed at each location; for more information and to sign up for one of four shifts starting at 9am, 11am, 2pm, or 4:30 pm, on Sun., May 19, 2013; to volunteer, go to the website at:  http://mdvshunger.com/where.html.

Old Mill Youth Association

Old Mill Youth Association sponsors Old Mill Cheer! We are a non-profit youth sports organization formed in 2007. We serve the Old Mill area and all surrounding Communities. We are committed to the betterment of making youth sports a fun experience! Our youth sports program is always looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of areas associated with our program such as coaching, concession help, equipment management, running the grill, uniform distribution – our needs are endless! Must be able to pass mandatory background check and have reliable transportation. For more information, contact Jenn Adams at 443-722-8527 or omyasecretary@yahoo.com. See website at: http://www.oldmillyouth.com/.

Parks and People Foundation

Since 1984, Parks & People Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Baltimore’s neighborhoods by helping to improve the physical, social and environmental quality of neighborhoods through greening activities and forming networks among communities to sustain natural resources. A variety of environmental projects are accomplished each year that offer volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. For more specific information on individual projects, visit the web site, including the calendar of activities.  For more information, contact 410-448-5663 or info@parksandpeople.org. Web: www.parksandpeople.org.

Patapsco Valley State Park

The Park is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions including bike and mounted patrols, maintenance & management of camp sites, trail work, gardening, Visitor/Nature Center staffing, volunteer ranger, and more. For additional information contact Volunteer Coordinator, Maegan Cooper at 410-465-3287 or macooper@dnr.state.md.us. Also, see website for descriptions of and a volunteer application form at http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/patapscovolunteer.asp.

Wooden Nickel Park, Inc.

Wooden Nickel Parks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is creating parks as places where children can learn to have creative thoughts within a safe and structured setting. These parks create a place where they and their families are connected to nature and where they will grow confident thru this connection and then curious about nature. For more information, see http://www.woodennickelpark.org or contact Grace Fielder at gfielder@woodennickelpark.org or

301-483-3171.

• Sat., Apr, 27, 2013, Trail Cleanup at Kinder Farm Park: Volunteers are needed to help with trail cleanup at Kinder Farm Park in Millersville. For more details and to sign up, contact Grace Fielder at gfielder@woodennickelpark.org or call 301-483-3171.
• 10:00 am–1:00 am, Sat., May 18, 2013, Kid Dun Fest & 1K Fun Run:

Wooden Nickel Parks connect children and families to nature, the proceeds from the event will go to the construction of the Wooden Nickel Park at Kinder Farm Park. The first 100 children under the age of 12 who cross the finish line will receive a wooden nickel. The first male and female grandparents who cross the finish line will also receive awards. The goal is to have fun. A lemonade stand will sell water and lemonade for $1.00. Sponsors also wanted. For Information: Contact Grace Fielder at gfielder@woodennickelpark.org or 301-483-3171.

Ms. Doyel interviewed more than 600 individuals and collected nearly 2,000 photographs as she compiled Over the Bridge to tell the story of the places and events that have defined Eastport for over three centuries.

She profiles many of its memorable personalities including the beloved waterman Cap’n Herbie Sadler, civic leader and businessman George Davis, and the midwife Annie Hanson Christensen.

Now in its second printing. Please call us at 410-295-0104 to order your copy.

Annapolis Amblers Walking Club

This nonprofit membership club has weekly and organized special walking events that provide opportunities for exercise. The organization provides weekly walking events of 10KM & 5KM length on outdoor trails. It car pools to walk start points from the Melting Pot across from Annapolis Towne Center each Saturday leaving at 8:00 AM. For more information visit the website at: http://www.annapolisamblerswalk.com/ or contact Robert P. Schmick at marktim@erols.com or 410-960-6226.

AA County Department of Aging & Disabilities

May 6-10, 2013, Senior Corps Week: Senior Corps utilizes the skills, talents, and experience of older adults age 55(+) to meet a wide range of community challenges through the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP).  During Senior Corps Week, FGP volunteers will continue to make a positive impact in public schools, head start centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, Dept. of S.S., and special education schools to mentor children in need.  Volunteers must be willing to dedicate 20 hours a week, be 55 (+), and meet income eligibility. For more information on how to become a volunteer, contact Kristin Plumer at 410-222-4464 X3010 or AGPLUM77@aacounty.org.

Anne Arundel County Dept. Recreation & Parks

Openings Available for Summer Serve Leadership Challenge 2013:  The Volunteer Summer Serve Leadership Challenge 2013 (VSSLC) program is a 2-week volunteer program for youth who have completed 7^th grade and are younger than 16.  A total of three different sessions will be offered this summer for a fee of $100/session.  Participants may apply for one or more sessions to learn about and discuss various topics ranging from school year volunteer opportunities to conflict resolution strategies and social issues that they may face in today’s society. Youth who successfully complete the program may earn community service hours as well as gaining work experience that will help them prepare for employment interviews, applying for college, and other life skills.  See: www.aacounty.org/RecParks/volunteer/youth_volunteer.cfm for more information and downloadable application forms or contact Wendy Scarborough at rpscar88@aacounty.org or (410) 222-7313. Applications must be submitted no later than May 3, 2013.

AA County Department of Social Services

The Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services Mentoring Program is looking for caring adults to mentor youth.  Mentors are matched with at-risk youth ages 8-20 years old in the Child Welfare Program. Mentors are positive role models who provide guidance and support in a one-on-one relationship lasting for one year. We are especially in need of male mentors, currently there are 7 boys on our waiting list including a 10 year old boy in Glen Burnie and a 9 year old boy in Annapolis. Background screening and training are required.  Please contact Sandi Ranck, Volunteer Intern, at snranck@mymail.aacc.edu or Tanya Steele, Program Coordinator at 410-269-4461.

Bello Machre

Bello Machre provides loving homes and support to people with developmental disabilities.  Our volunteers open their hearts to develop friendships with the individuals we serve.  If you have a day or even a few hours — your support will bring a smile to someone’s face.  We offer a variety of opportunities that are best suited to your talents, interests, and time.  Whether it’s spending time with an individual scrapbooking, cooking, watching movies, or playing video games, lending a hand with yard work or gardening at one of our homes, or helping staff at our administrative office. Volunteer hours are flexible and opportunities are available throughout Anne Arundel County.  Orientation training is provided and volunteers 18-years-old and up must pass a criminal background check.  Contact Evette Watson at 443-702-3064 or volunteer@bellomachre.org. See web site: www.Bellomachre.org.

• 8:00 am–12 Noon, Sat., Jun. 8, 2013, Every Step Counts, Walk & Bike-a-thon: This fun event is being held at Anne Arundel Community College.  Many volunteers are needed to help make this day a success including: a volunteer band to provide live music to entertain our guests; volunteer photographers to take pictures for us to have lasting memories of this important day; volunteer face painters, jugglers or magicians to add to the fun and festivities. We prefer volunteer entertainers with experience (professional or volunteer) and ask for a sample of your work.  For more information, contact Evette at 443-702-3064 or volunteer@bellomachre.org.

Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda)

The Center of Help is a non-profit which provides a variety of social services to the Latino community in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with support offices in Annapolis and Glen Burnie. Volunteers are needed for a variety of functions in the office and as ESOL and academic achievement educators, writers to prepare articles/releases for the press and prepare grants, and to assist with media/marketing/public relations, including political liaison; event and parent-school involvement coordinators as well as social services advocates are also needed. Contact Volunteer Coordinator at: 410-295-3434 or info@centrodeayuda.org. See website at: http://centrodeayuda.org. Upcoming even for which additional volunteers may be needed:

• 5-7 pm, Fri., May 3, 2013, Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser: Join the celebration at Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, 111 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403 while supporting programs of the Center for Help.

Friends of Hancock’s Resolution

The Friends volunteer group operates and preserves this historic farmstead in Pasadena, which dates to 1785, and had an important role in the War of 1812. Volunteers, 18 and older, are needed to give tours of the house and gardens to visitors from 1 to 4 pm on Sundays from April through October. Training is provided. Volunteer gardening assistants are needed and days/times are flexible. Other volunteer projects include assisting with historical research, archeology, public education and fundraising. For more information call 410-255-4048 or E-mail info@historichancocksresolution.org. See website: www.historichancocksresolution.org. Extra volunteers may be needed for the following events:

• 10 am–4 pm, Sun., Apr. 21, 2013, Spring Lilac Festival and Craft Fair; 1–4 pm, Sun., May 19, 2013, Spring Plowing with Horse & Mule Teams; 1-4 pm, Sun., May 5, Modern and Historic Uses of Herbs; Sun, May 12, 2013, Mother’s Day: stop by for a Taste of Tea and Gingerbread; Sun., May 26, Memorial Day Weekend, Possible 1812 Militia Exercise; Sun., June 2, 2013 1:00-4:00 pm, Dr. Alexander Dobbs Pays a House Call & Beekeeping Demonstrations; Sun., Jun. 16, Father’s Day: Musket Firing, crosscut sawing/rail splitting, and beekeeping demonstrations, Hancock’s 1923 Model T on Display; Sun., Jun. 23, Remembering Capt. John Smith’s Bodkin Creek expedition by Historian Kim Nielsen; Sun., Jun. 30, Patriotic Program for all ages; Sun. Jul. 14, Forgotten farm tasks: fence mending, musket firing, sawing, laundry, spinning, basket making, beekeeping demos.  10 am-4pm, Sun., Aug. 25, Remembrance of the British raid to burn the schooner “Lion of Baltimore in Bodkin Creek, “The Ships Co.” cannon firing.

MS Busters  Beer Run, 12:00 Noon, Sat., April 20, 2013

As one event as part of Annapolis Beer Week, April 20-27, MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Busters Fundraising Team is supporting a fundraising event at the Anne Arundel County fairgrounds for which a substantial number of volunteers are needed, especially pourers at stations around the running course. Participants can compete, jog, or walk while sampling more than 40 different beers and enjoy food and live entertainment at the event. There are a variety of opportunities starting at 9:30 am and the first race (5K) begins at Noon and a second (1 mile) at 1:00 pm. All volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. For more information contact: Stephanie Troxell at sdtroxell@verizon.net or 410-271-4966; see website at: www.annapolisbeerwk.com/.

Join the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County in celebrating  accomplishments that resulted in receiving the Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce.

The evening will feature music by local favorites “Sparks, Raymond & McCoy”, video horse racing on a large screen, “betting windows” for play-money and prizes, two-hour open bar, fabulous light fare, and live and silent auction items including sports memorabilia, fine dining packages, and much more.

“Everyone wins at the Volunteer Center’s annual event. Because the Center builds capacity for so many nonprofits, supporting the Volunteer Center is a way to strengthen the safety net for the entire community,” said Barney Hughes, host of the event on behalf of M&T Bank.

Tickets are $55 in advance and $60 at the door.  Help make this event an even bigger success than last year.  For every $1 donated, the Volunteer Center gives back $20.00 in volunteer time to the community.  For more information and tickets, call 410-897-9207 or visit www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org.

This event will take place during National Volunteer Month. What better way to salute the work that volunteers do in our community than to give volunteer agencies a hand—not just applause—a little help.

Families, individuals, groups, in fact anyone who wants to learn about local volunteer and service opportunities, is encouraged to attend. There will be door prizes and light refreshments. We will also have a “grand-prize” drawing at 11 am for two tickets ($120 value) to the Volunteer Center’s Nite at the Races May 10th event at the DoubleTree Annapolis Hotel.

Organizations will be sharing information about opportunities for volunteers of all ages. Groups participating include the Volunteer Center,  A.A. Dept of Recreation. and Parks, (including youth summer volunteer opportunities and Parks Friends Groups), the Watershed Stewards Academy, RSVP and Dept. of Aging & Disabilities, Pets on Wheels, Meals on Wheels, Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Chesapeake Children’s Museum,  Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Assistance League of the Chesapeake, Historic Annapolis Foundation, Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda), Partners in Care, Asbury Church Assistance Network, A.A. Co. Dept. of Social Services and Bello Machre.

Parking is free if you are attending the Spring Volunteer Fair. Note that in addition to the Volunteer Fair you can enjoy many exhibits at the Visitors Center.

For more information, contact Holli Dillard-Cranfill at holli@volunteerannearundelorg  or 410-897-9207 or visit www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org/SpecialEvents