Port Deposit: Preparations for Cecil’s Relay for Life under way

Congratulations to Lisa Tome and new hubby, Bobby Holmes, as they were united in marriage on March 16 at the Charlestown Fire Hall. Lisa organized a group several years ago, with members in Harford and Cecil counties, to benefit youngsters in our local schools. Lisa’s group, the APWGAD, supports three drives each year: food debt in the spring, school supplies in the summer, and full Christmas each winter. She ran the recent food drive while coordinating her wedding plans.

Birthday wishes are sent out this week to John Colenda of Perryville and his twin sister Gina Colenda Peirce of Rising Sun as they celebrated on March 16. Allen Crabbe added a year to his age on March 17. Rylee Eastridge of Colora enjoyed birthday greetings on March 19, while her grandmother Pat Eastridge of Conowingo celebrated on March 20. Pat Bitner and Jamie Haley blew out their birthday candles on March 20 as well. Jennifer Tennis and Michael Fox were birthday celebrants on March 21.

A small but enthusiastic crowd enjoyed Good Shepherd’s 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bull and Oyster Roast VFW Post 8185 last Sunday. Folks really enjoyed the dance music provided by “The Roof Rockers” band from Lancaster.

Get ready for a Quarter Auction to benefit the Ladies Auxiliary to the Water Witch Fire Company. The quarter auction will be held on Saturday, March 23, at the VFW Post 8185, 520 Susquehanna River Road. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the auction to start at 6:30 p.m. The admission price of $10 includes dinner and two paddles. Call Anne at 410-378-3338 for info or table reservations.

The second organizational meeting for Cecil County’s Relay for Life event was held on March 20 at the Cecil County Administration Building in Elkton. New teams are welcome, old teams are appreciated, and survivors are being sought to participate in the annual walk. This year the walk will be held on the track at Elkton High School on Saturday, June 1 from 2 p.m. to midnight. Go to www.relayforlife.org/elktonmd to participate, join a team, or to donate.

The board of directors of the Port Deposit Heritage Corporation gathered on March 21 for a “make-up” meeting to discuss the agenda and slate of officers for the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The special meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Paw Paw Building.

The board of directors of the Bainbridge Museum Association will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at the museum. The museum is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. at 6 S. Main Street.

The DAV Chapter 15 meets on the first Monday of each month at the Havre de Grace Activity Center on Lewis Lane. The group meets at 7 p.m. with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. All disabled veterans are welcome to join the Chapter. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1.

Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 53 will sponsor a breakfast on Saturday, April 13 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 1510 Jacob Tome Memorial Hwy.

The VFW Post 8185 will sponsor a monthly bingo on the third Tuesday of each month at the post home located at 510 Susquehanna River Road. The next date will be April 16. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. Bingo patrons can take advantage of Taco Tuesday and support that weekly VFW fundraiser.