The senior citizens who reside at Encore Skilled Nursing facility and the youngest congregants at Bethany United Methodist Church were the delighted recipients of some real live Easter bunnies on April 4.
Thanks to the skilled handlers of the Hare Raisers 4-H Club, who kept the bunnies hidden from the children at Bethany United Methodist until all Easter eggs had been found, the kids at the church egg hunt were thrilled to behold real live bunnies.
For many of the children this was their first opportunity to see and interact with a real rabbit. The Hare Raisers 4-H members then proceeded to Encore where the senior citizens were treated to the sweet spring time bunnies. For the 4-H members, the interaction with the nursing home residents at Encore was a treat for them as well. Local Veterinarian Wendy Feaga, the mentor and leader of the Hare Raisers, counts this annual club program as one of its favorites.
Mark the calendar for April 25 when Bingo comes to the halls of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The games are set for 6 to 8 p.m. Come for fun, food and prizes says organizer Hannah Graham. Proceeds from the game night go to the St. Andrew's youth group summer pilgrimage. St. Andrews is at 2982 Route 97 in Glenwood.
Two big sales at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship this weekend. The Kids Nearly New Sale sets up shop on April 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with children's clothing, toys, games, books, play equipment, DVD's and sports equipment. The first ever Spring Bazaar with vendors galore will be in place at the fairgrounds on April 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with flea market items, antiques, crafts and more.
Karen Basinger at the University of Maryland Extension service offers safety for home canners with the annual pressure canner gauge testing service. This is the time of year to throw out expired lids, and to get pressure canner gauge's tested according to Basinger. There is no charge for inspection and the process takes only about 10 minutes. To set an appointment for pressure canner gauge testing, call Karen at 410-313-1908.
Don't forget the "K9-9K" event at Glenelg Country School on April 25, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Together with the Marshall Legacy Institute, Glenelg Country School will host a K9-9K Family Fun Day which is open to the public and a great event for families.
All leashed and well-behaved dogs are also welcome. The day features a 9K run/walk through the Glenelg Country School's 90-acre campus, a barbecue lunch, raffle prizes, family activities, and on-site demonstrations from the Marshall Legacy Institute's "canine ambassador" mine detection dog, Senna. The demonstration exhibits just how dogs are able to safely and effectively sniff out land mines and save lives.
All funds raised from the event will go towards sponsoring a life-saving dog for detecting land mines. Glenelg Country School has helped sponsor five mine detection dogs in the past. Glenelg Country School is at 12793 Folly Quarter Road. Registration costs $15 for students, $25 for adults with children under age 5 admitted free of charge. Register at gcsk9-9k.eventbrite.com.
The annual Spring Fling at St. James United Methodist Church is set for May 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in renting an outdoor yard sale space for the big event, call the church office at 410-442-2020.