Towne Spotlight Local

 Spalding Students Help Bello Machre Residents

Student engineers from Archbishop Spalding High School’s Robotics Team recently designed and constructed wheel chair accessible picnic tables for the residents and those served by Bello Machre, the Glen Burnie-based nonprofit committed to providing loving care, opportunity, and guidance for people with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Ryan (right), outreach coordinator of the “Cavineers,” said, “Making sure that we serve people with disabilities is a critical objective for us.” To learn more about Bello Machre, visit bellomachre.org.

 VUONG’S MARTIAL ARTS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Vuong’s Martial Arts recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gambrills-based studio to mark the business’ 30th anniversary! Congratulations to the entire team at Vuong’s. To learn more about the studio, visit vuongs.com.

Anne Arundel County Casa Receives $40K Grant

Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc. (AACCASA) has received a $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) to support its efforts advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care, in Anne Arundel County. The award comes from the Anne Arundel Grant, a component fund of CFAAC. “On behalf of all of us at CASA, we are grateful for the ongoing support provided by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County,” said Rebecca Tingle, Executive Director of Anne Arundel County CASA. “This funding will allow us to serve children who do not have a CASA volunteer. Together, we can ensure that the most vulnerable children in our community have a voice and find safe, loving forever homes.” To learn more about CASA, visit aacasa.org.

 NEW CHAIR FOR MARYLAND AGRICULTURE COMMISSION

Grow & Fortify is pleased to announce the appointment of their Chief Strategy Officer, Kelly Dudeck, to the chair of the Maryland Agriculture Commission. The Maryland Agriculture Commission serves as an advisory role to the secretary and deputy secretary of agriculture and addresses legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness. Each member of the commission is appointed by Governor Larry Hogan. Dudeck joined the commission in 2020 to represent the agritourism sector and now ascends to Chair. Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Joseph Bartenfelder said, “Kelly has been a vital part of the Ag Commission since 2020. Her knowledge and understanding of agritourism has (sic) proven to be an asset in promoting this sector. I wish her nothing but success as she takes on this new role with the Commission.” To learn more about value-added agriculture and agritourism in Maryland, visit the Grow & Fortify website at growandfortify.com.

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