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- "O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree." Well it is that time again, folks. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the lot adjacent to Rodgers Tavern will be held on Dec. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.. There will be caroling, Santa will be there along with crafts for sale and light refreshments.
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- Donna L. Hansen, a former congressional staffer whose lifelong struggle with diabetes led her to become an advocate for diabetes and cardiac research, died Nov. 15 from heart and kidney failure at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster. She was 56.
- "O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree." Well, it is that time again folks. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in the lot adjacent to Rodgers Tavern will be Dec. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. There will be caroling, Santa Claus, crafts for sale and light refreshments
- The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the Perryville lot adjacent to Rodgers Tavern
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- The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, is turning 50 years old on Sunday, Oct. 20 – the 50th anniversary of its Organization Day on Oct. 20, 1963.
- Congratulations to the newly crowned Homecoming Queen and King of Perryville High School. Megan Hall was crowed Homecoming Queen and the Caleb Stevens was crowned Homecoming King.
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- Last month, while many were wrapping up their summer vacations or preparing for family members to return to school, the 13th Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was held Aug. 12-17, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
- Havre de Grace Chapter No. 27 Order of the Eastern Star would like to thank everyone who attended the Eastern Star Flapjack breakfast at Applebee's this past weekend. It was a successful event for the Chapter.
- Hot off the grill on Saturday August 24th is the Havre de Grace Chapter No. 27 Order of the Eastern Star Flapjack. Breakfast is served from 8 - 10 at Applebee's, 991 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen. Cost $7.00 per person and $3.00 children. Call Diane Smith for tickets at 410-939-2754. Or stop by – there is always room at the table.
- Sunday is the Diamond in the Rough Triathlon at Perryville Community Park. The race is sanctioned by the USAT. There is an entry fee for participants. Free for spectators. Event starts at 8 a.m. Check www.piranhasports.com for more information or contact Neil Semmel, nsemmel@piranha-sports.com.
- Remember Saturday is the Independence Day parade in Havre de Grace, beginning at 2 p.m.
- Congratulations to my niece and god-daughter, Kelsey Glatts, on her graduation from Sun Valley High School. Kelsey was also senior class secretary. She was a member of the honor society and the National Spanish Honor Society. She received the following honors: Pennsylvania State Representative Stephen Barrar Service Award; Brookhaven American Legion Albert Merlino Memorial Post 94 Citizenship Award, Coebourn Elementary PTL award – Jerry Achuff Award; Van "Guard" Color Guard and Class of
- Want to make some money and help out a good cause at the same time? Join the Perryville Food Lion for its summer yard sale on Saturday, June 22. It's $10 per parking spot – buy as many parking spots as you think you need! All proceeds will benefit the Children's Miracle Network
- Perryville community notes
- There are so many things to be thankful for that it is hard to cite only a few
- St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Timonium has merged with Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lutherville Timonium.
- Hurt badly by Sandy, Somerset County residents require disaster relief
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- Sanctuary of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, would be only the second interior space in Baltimore to be designated a city landmark, after the Senator Theatre.
- Keith Derrickson recently became the church's director of music, and brought with him years of experience and creativity...
- St. Clement hosts fiesta following bilingual Mass
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- Tom Oliver was guest of honor at an 80th birthday party at the Green Turtle last weekend. The party was given by his daughters, Colleen and Kathy. More than 30 people attended. Our daughter, Ruth, and Hannah Ventela flew in from Saratoga, N.Y., to spend the weekend with us
- Perryville High School Class of 1972 graduates are invited to a reunion. The date is Oct. 20 in Bel Air. For more information, email Linda Land Vest at vestshelton@aol.com
- Southwest Emergency Services accepting donations
- Congratulations to the Perryville Major Softball team on their state title
- A children's shop consignment sale will be held today (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shops of Perryville, Suite 24
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- St. Charles of Brazil Parish in Lansdowne will have an open screening of a documentary about marriage equality for same-sex couples and have discussion afterward on July 12.
- My goodness it is hard to believe it is July already. Half the year is over. Welcome to summertime!
- It's that time again to mark your calendars for the 2012 Cecil County Fair to be held July 20 to 28 in Fair Hill. A variety quarter auction will be held today (Friday) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 201 Mount Royal Ave. in Aberdeen. Doors open at 6 p.m. with games starting at 7. Food and drinks will be available. Paddles are $2 each with a two-paddle limit. Homemade and handmade gifts, gift cards, vendor items and more will be available. This event will benefit the National
- Breakfast will be served June 24 at the Perryville Fire Company, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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- The Heavenly Handbells of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, North Bethesda will join the JoyBells of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in a combined concert Sunday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Laurel
- The CGR Relentless 5K Run and Fun Walk will benefit The Cody G. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund. It will be held on June 2 in Perryville
- Community invited to attend services Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Ceremony includes speakers, singers, dancers and dramatists.
- Parkville, Perry Hall, White Marsh notices for clubs, seniors, health, libraries.
- Owings Mills native graduated from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkley.
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- Sheperd of the Glen annual book sale brings them in from near and far, including college student Lauren Bennett
- Two of Lutherville's churches have welcomed new ministers this summer. The Rev. Veronica Webber will join Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church later this month, and the Rev. Christopher Tang has already taken the reins at The Church of the Holy Comforter.
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- For years, St. Paul's Cemetery in a remote corner of Druid Hill Park was nothing more than a nearly forgotten overgrown city of the dead. Today, it's brimming with new life as volunteers and members of Martini Lutheran Church work to bring it back to its Victorian elegance.