The Chesterton Gala

On November 12th, The Chesterton Academy of Annapolis held it’s annual, formal gala at The Byzantium in Annapolis. The evening of fellowship and merriment included a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction, dancing, and more. Learn more about the school and its growing community at chestertonacademyofannapolis.org.

 Wreaths Across America Donation

Last holiday season, Lockheed Martin made a $240,000 donation to sponsor 16,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at local and national veterans cemeteries during National Wreaths Across America Day, held on December 17th. “Lockheed Martin has proudly supported Wreaths Across America for five years and its mission to remember, honor, and teach,” said Tiffany King, Manager of Social Impact at Lockheed Martin. “About one in five Lockheed Martin employees has served in uniform, and as a military spouse, I know that this partnership is personal to many of our colleagues. We are grateful for this solemn opportunity to honor all those who have served. Learn more at wreathsacrossamerica.org.

CRAB AWARDED $94,000 GRANT 

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) recently received a $94,000 grant award from Phillips Charitable Foundation for the Don Backe Learning Center at the new Adaptive Boating Center currently under construction in Annapolis. The learning center, named for CRAB’s founder, is an ambitious, first-of-its-kind project and will be the prototype stateof-the-art learning center for people with disabilities. Learn more about the organization and project at crabsailing.org.

2022 Champions Of The Chesapeake

Chesapeake Conservancy recently announced the 2022 Champions of the Chesapeake, the organization’s highest honor, which recognizes extraordinary leaders from across the Chesapeake region for their significant and exemplary accomplishments that protect and restore our natural systems and cultural resources. Rappahannock Tribe Chief Anne Richardson and Vince Leggett, founder and president of Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, were named Champions of the Chesapeake for demonstrating that tireless work leads to notable achievements in conservation. Learn more about the prestigious honor and the Chesapeake Conservancy at chesapeakeconservancy.org.