HOSPICE OF Anne Arundel Medical Center is sailing for dollars, in a manner of speaking.

The organization is among six hospice programs that will benefit from this year's Hospice Cup sailing regatta.

The annual charity event will be held Sept. 19. George Collins, who sponsored the Maryland entry, Chessie, in the Whitbread Round the World Race, will be honorary chairman.

The boats will leave from the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Sponsors will earn a spot on a spectator yacht and will be provided breakfast, lunch and expert commentary on the race.

The Anne Arundel hospice's Hospice Cup committee has raised almost $20,000 in sponsorships from $250 to $15,000, said Susan Vogel, manager of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation.

"We have a goal of $50,000, so we're almost halfway there," Vogel said.

Sponsorships will be taken until Sept. 1.

Information: 410-216-6400.

Search for history

The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society is seeking historical items.

The South County museum has added a library and is collecting items that tell the story of Shady Side -- photographs, videos and books about Shady Side families, buildings or events.

Librarian Glorious Shenton is in charge of collecting and collating the items.

The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society is in the Captain Salem Avery Museum, which is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Information: 410-867-0345 or 410-867-4486.

School supplies needed

Summer has not passed its midpoint, but a local civic organization is thinking about the school year.

Annapolis Jaycees Inc. is seeking donations of school supplies or money to buy school supplies for children of low-income families. Donations are tax-deductible.

School supplies will be purchased Aug. 18 and delivered Aug. 23.

Donors should make checks payable to Annapolis Jaycees Foundation, c/o Jesse Mitchell, 1762 Albermarle Drive, Crofton 21114.

Information: 410-721-2927.

Pub Date: 7/20/98