Come and support the Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club on May 5 at their annual Diabetes Dance to have the opportunity to enjoy the night, win prizes, and donate for a good cause.
Throughout the event, the attendees will be able to enjoy the music of the Ashtin Golt Showtime Band, who will be playing classic rock, country, and dance music from the 1950s, '60s and '70s.
Club President Tom Harney, stated, "We get a lot of comments from those who attend our dance on how much fun they have enjoying the music and having an evening out with their friends. We have groups that bring along a good assortment of food and drinks to share with their friends. It makes for a good time whether you like to dance or not."
According to Harney, the Taylorsville-Winfield Club hosts many events and fund raises to support diabetes awareness and programs.
"Our club also participates in the Frederick Diabetes Walk and the Lions Club District 22W Kiss-A-Pig contest. Diabetes affects so many lives, and the funds raised from events like these are used to help people manage their diabetes until, hopefully, a cure can be found," stated Harney.
All of the proceeds for this event will be donated to the American Diabetes Association for Diabetes Awareness and the Lions Camp Merrick for Diabetic Children Camperships.
The Lions Camp Merrick is located in Charles County. These Lions provide a camp program for children who have Type 1 Diabetes. Throughout the camp, the kids will enjoy a combination traditional summer camp activities with ongoing diabetes education for the campers.
The attendees will have the opportunity to win raffles and door prizes at the dance.
They will be offering light refreshments, however, this is a BYOB event.
The event starts at 8 p.m. and ends at midnight. Admission is $40 per couple or $20 per person.
To purchase your tickets and for more information, contact Harney at 410-875-9445 or 443-250-4442.
The Winfield Fire Hall is located at 1320 W. Old Liberty Road.
‘Understanding Our Environmental Legacy III’
On Wednesday, April 25, come to the last day of the series presentation that the St. James Episcopal Church is hosting for the community to learn about the environmental changes and tips on how to help our planet.
The presentation is free for everyone and the focus is to raise awareness of the natural world around us.
Throughout the presentation, there will be time for the attendees to be part of a discussion on how we can all help decrease the food waste, compost the organic waste, and learn about the amazing diversity of the natural world in Maryland.
The attendees will also be able to learn about the risks for new diseases entering the United States during this times of environmental changes.
Also, those people who have their doubts about climate change will learn how we know it is happening and they will also have the opportunity to learn what they can do about it.
Each presentation will be conducted by professionals in the community, who are experts in this subject. There will be time for a Q&A after the presentation.
The church will be offering light refreshments. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church is located at 1307 N. Main Street, Mount Airy.
For more information, contact the church at 301-829-0325.
Calvary Lutheran youth group fundraisers
On April 21 and April 22, the Calvary Lutheran Church Youth Group will host the Spring Plant Sale.
They will be selling herbs, annuals and perennials. On April 21, the sale starts at 10 a.m. and ends 4 p.m. On April 22, the event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event will be hosted at the Calvary Lutheran Church, which is located on Old Frederick Road at the Woodbine exit off I-70.
Then, on April 23, the Calvary Lutheran Church Youth Group will be hosting a fundraising at the Woodbine Pizza Hut.
By purchasing a pizza on this date, the group will earn up to 20 percent of the net sales of your transaction. When you purchase your pizza, you have to show the cashier the flier for the event in paper or the mobile version.
The fundraising starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. For more information, call 410-442-1473. The Woodbine Pizza Hut is located at 706 Lisbon Center Drive.
For more information about these events, contact the church at 410-489-5280.
Sharina Taveras Lopez covers Eldersburg, Sykesville, Mount Airy, Winfield, Taylorsville and neighboring communities. Reach her at st008@connections.mcdaniel.edu.
