PLEASE SIT down," my son begged, as I "yoo-hooed" to catch the attention of a local political figure I had spied while attending a dance program. "This is not the place to promote your social and political agenda."
Peeved, I launched into an oration addressing the responsibility of the people to challenge elected officials to meet the changing needs of society. It's not that I intended to provoke anyone. I just had a few questions.
I want to know why no one will sponsor my law to issue citations to homeowners exhibiting holiday decorations more than 45 days after the actual holiday. And why aren't there legal repercussions for people who decorate their cars with Christmas wreaths?
I need to know if the National Rifle Association is telling the truth when it warns that the efforts of the Ocean City police to ban hand-held laser pens from the Boardwalk are a ploy to weaken the Second Amendment? Should I hide my Bics?
And if legislation to abolish the use of cell phones while driving became law, would the elimination of the drive-thru window at Wendy's be the next step? Would this mean I'd have to cook?
"You're really starting to scare me," my son mumbled, slinking into his seat.
Perhaps, I noted. But wait until he has to eat my cooking.
To the process, Glen Burnie.
'A Celebration of Dance'
The politicians were outnumbered by the fans at "A Celebration of Dance" last weekend. A fund-raiser and awareness-raiser for the north county Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts, the event was a success if measured only by the heartfelt applause of the capacity audience.
Dozens of volunteers made the evening a success. Producers Wayne Shipley and Jeanette Thompson presented a diverse and energetic program. The ability of stage manager Starr Lucas to coordinate 30 acts with more than a hundred performers was a dance in itself. Other volunteers helping with the celebration were Carolyn Anderson, Pat Boca, Larry Bowers, Sally Canterna, Dianne Ross-Freeman, Gary Wheeler, Olivia Eggleston, Pat Teakle, Aaron Ulmer, Kim Wootteon, Arlene Hodges and Kathy Vanik.
The center is planning two other programs -- "Celebration of the Spoken Word" and "Celebration of Jazz."
Anniversary dinner
Members of the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society are hosting a 37th anniversary dinner March 26 at Snyder's Willow Grove restaurant in Linthicum. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.; dinner will be at 7 p.m.
William Mumford will discuss "Anne Arundel Hoe Down: Our Truck Farming Heritage."
Tickets are $30 a person and include a menu of crab cakes or filet mignon. Reservations should be made before March 19: 410-859-0711, 410-573-9118 or 410-850-4422.
Basket bingo
An afternoon of basket bingo is on the calendar Sunday in the activity hall of Arthur Slade Regional Catholic School, 120 Dorsey Road. The doors will open at 12: 30 p.m., with the games scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
Admission is $12 in advance, $15 at the door for an opportunity to win Longaberger baskets.
Ticket information: the school office, 410-766-7130, or Allison Thomas, 410-721-7311.
Budget vote
A vote on the 1999 proposed budget tops the agenda of the Point Pleasant/Shoreland Improvement Association at 7: 30 p.m. tomorrow in the hall of Church of the Good Shepherd, 1451 Furnace Ave.
Association President Robert Everhart will present the budget for approval. Community residents are reminded that April 1 is the deadline for submitting an application for the PPSIA scholarship. For an application: 410-761-3466.
Pub Date: 3/10/99