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a la mode’s New Location
Longtime Annapolis intimate apparel retailer, a la mode, celebrated its new location at 2444 Solomons Island Road this past fall. The boutique provides high quality fashionable lingerie, bras, and panties along with the best personalized customer service. Owners Sharon Borland and Patricia Platt with Rebecca Ulrich Dodson—pictured—enjoyed cutting the ribbon on their new space. Learn more at alamodeintimates.com.
CASA RECEIVES GRANT
Good news for Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc., which was recently awarded a $41,700 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Grant from National CASA to create a culture of inclusiveness and focus on expanding service to qualifying children in foster care in the county. Anne Arundel County CASA (AACASA). recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. “Over the past 17 years, I have been privileged to witness the remarkable ways that CASA volunteers impact the lives of the most vulnerable children in our community,” said Rebecca Tingle, Executive Director of AACASA. “We are grateful to the National CASA/GAL Association for this generous grant to help us serve all of the children in foster care in Anne Arundel County.” Learn more at aacasa.org.
HOSPICE HOSTS GOLF TOURNEY
This year, a long list of sponsors and more than 250 golfers raised about $240,000 for Hospice of the Chesapeake, the nonprofit that serves Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s counties. A perfect weather day filled with food, drinks, and giveaways helped make the annual golf tournament another successful year. Held September 29th at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, the tournament featured hospitality that began with an omelet bar in the morning, oysters, and shrimp along with grilled lunch at the turn and an awards banquet to cap off the day. Learn more at hospicechesapeake.org. Photograph by Elyzabeth Marcussen.
Children’s Business Fair a Success!
On October 15th, Gloria Dei Church in Arnold hosted Maryland Curiosity Lab’s new Children’s Business Fair, which featured 20 different booths with 24 young entrepreneurs, from ages six through 14. The range of business concepts presented was eclectic, including ideas from dog treats to origami to horoscopes. A panel of judges, including county councilmember Amanda Fiedler, awarded prizes for the most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation to Arabella Designs, Crowned, and Kiki’s Sweets. Learn more about the project at marylandcuriositylab.org/childrens-business-fair.
ATC Opens East Village!
Annapolis Town Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly-built East Village during its Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 30th. In attendance that day was First Lady of Maryland Yumi Hogan, Mayor Buckley, State Delegates Shaneka Henson and Dana Jones, County Executive Steuart Pittman, Councilmember Jessica Haire, as well as many other local community leaders and county officials. Nearly 2,500 people also attended. The East Village is Annapolis Town Center’s new and improved community gathering area. The space is now 50 percent larger and features the Boathouse Pavilion, a performance stage, and a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink. In addition to the community space, Annapolis Town Center added more convenient parking, as well as several sought-after retailers such as Pottery Barn, William & Sonoma, and Life Time. said Catherine Brady, Director of Marketing for Annapolis Town Center. “The East Village embodies the type of welcoming space for individuals and families we strive to create at Annapolis Town Center.” Learn more at annapolistowncenter.com.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO HONORED
The Peggy Stewart Tea Party (PSTP) Chapter of the Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) hosted a grave marking ceremony on October 9, 2022, at All Hallows Parish Cemetery on the grounds of the Episcopal Church in Edgewater to honor the service of Thomas Harwood in the American Revolutionary War. Nearly 80 people participated in the private event formally recognizing Mr. Harwood’s contribution to the founding of the United States. The PSTP Chapter unveiled an insignia marker placed at his gravesite identifying him as a patriot of the war that led to our nation’s independence and sovereignty. “Formally acknowledging and marking the grave of Thomas Harwood as a Revolutionary War veteran commemorates his patriotism and reminds modern-day Americans of the sacrifices made by our founding citizens,” said Bobbi Carleton, PSTP Chapter Regent. “We are proud of our ancestors for risking their lives and livelihoods to create the democratic republic known as the United States of America.” Learn more about the organization at peggystewart.marylanddar.org.
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