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Santa Claus is Coming To Town Tonight!
November 28th, 2011 Categories: Events
Look for Santa to arrive at Crofton Country Club tonight, November 28, riding atop a firetruck. After Santa lights the Christmas Tree, everyone is invited to join him into the clubhouse for a community Christmas party. There will be refreshments, music and a chance for kids to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him personally what they want for Christmas.
This holiday celebration has been an annual tradition in Crofton for as long as I can remember. We participated with our own children and, in recent years, we have taken our grandchildren to the celebration. The weather today is much warmer than usual for this event, and I’m looking forward to NOT freezing tonight!
Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., and Santa is expected at 7:00. Be sure to bring your camera!
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Crofton Weekend Planner – Sept. 30-Oct.2
September 28th, 2011 Categories: Events
Crofton residents have plenty of things to this weekend, as always.
That’s one of the advantages of living in the middle of a triangle formed by Annapolis, Baltimore, and D.C. We never run out of things to do!
Friday, September 30 – 
- Arundel vs. North County, at Arundel H.S., 6:30 p.m.
- South River vs. Annapolis, at South River H.S., 6:30 p.m. (Homecoming)
- Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival, Chesapeake Maritime Museum – thru Sunday.
Saturday, October 1 –
- UMD vs. Towson at Byrd Stadium in College Park, 3:38 p.m. Come early for tailgating!
- Odenton Day, Odenton Fire Department, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks; music, dancing and martial arts demonsstrations; free vision screening, free shuttle bus to historic Odenton sites; 5k run/walk. (Registration 8 a.m., start time 10 a.m. Must sign up by 9/29 11:59 p.m.)
- Piney Orchard Fall Yard Sale, Piney Orchard Community Center, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Crofton Library, Check out a book (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or check-in with Master Gardeners who volunteer at the library every Saturday to answer your gardening and conservation questions (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
- Storybook Theatre, by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the Bowie Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. (Click on purchase tickets)
Sunday, October 2 –
- Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival & Sunset Tour, 6–9 p.m., $30 admission. Sample wine from 16 Virginia wineries and take a special evening tour of George Washington’s home and cellar. Live music on the east lawn, overlooking the Potoamc River. (Tickets are sold out for Friday and Saturday, so don’t procrastinate.)
- FREE Fall Baltimore, Free admission to the Amaranthine Museum, 12–2 p.m.; Baltimore Museum of Art, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Baltimore Museum of Industry, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Jewish Museum of Maryland, 12–4 p.m.. For a complete schedule of “freebies” in Baltimore this month, click on the title.
- Fall Festival at Homestead Gardens, 11 a.m.– 4 p.m., weekends throughout October. Click on the title for a schedule of demonstrations and events throughout the month.
- Blessing of the Animals, Seton Parish, following the 11 a.m. Mass in the grotto behind the church. This annual event is held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. (Rain or shine)
As always, you can click on Crofton Area Visitors Guide for links to attractions and venues throughout the region.
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Crofton Craft Fair is Saturday, September 24
September 21st, 2011 Categories: Events
The Crofton Craft Fair is a long-standing tradition in this community, and many people look forward to it on the last Saturday of September and April each year.
The Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor this event for the first time, on Saturday, and their enthusiasm for this project is showing. If the weather gods smile on that day, it should be more fun than ever.
The craft fair will be held at Crofton Country Club parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to craft vendors, several community organizations will be represented including the Crofton Regional Community Center (CRCC).
The CRCC will be located at the north end of the parking lot, and volunteers will be selling raffle tickets for 3 e–readers to be awarded at the Book Lovers Auction on November 12. I’m betting they’ll also have tickets for that event and information brochures about the new community center.
If you happen to notice the aroma of chicken cooking, it’s not your imagination. It will will be boy scouts, across the street at the Village Green parking lot. Hurry on over there and order a half chicken, before it’s gone!
These photos were taken at a previous craft fair.
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Army Band Concerts in August 2011
August 10th, 2011 Categories: Events
“The Musical Ambassadors of the Army”continue their summer concert series at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Fort Meade Pavilion on Llewelyn Avenue.
- This Saturday, August 13, The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus return home to Fort Meade after their Independence Day collaboration with the Boston Pops. The concert will feature some of the most timeless works of band literature as well as new arrangements written specifically for these ensembles. The repertoire for this concert will be selected and conducted by the Soldier-Musicians of the Field Band.
- The Army Field Band’s pop/rock band, The Volunteers, have an electrifying, heart-pounding show that you can enjoy the following weekend, on August 20.
- Culminating this years summer concert series will be the U.S. Army Field Band on August 27. Every performing component of the band – The Volunteers, Jazz Amb assadors, Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus – will perform, including band alum from across the United States. The finale will be Tchaikowsky’s 1812 Overture, featuring live cannons.
We’re so fortunate to have these bands based at Fort Meade. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear them perform.
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Crofton supports our neighbor, Emma Warner
June 9th, 2011 Categories: Communities, Events
Emma Warner grew up in Crofton, and her parents probably expected to throw a college graduation party for her in 2011. Instead, they’ll be attending a benefit for her at Blue Dolphin on June 16, from 4-7 p.m.
This event is our way of showing support to the Warner family as they face the daily challenges of rebuilding her body and brain, following a massive stroke that occurred when she was in recovery after surgery earlier this year.
If you’re unfamiliar with Emma’s story, you can click on Baby Bears Buddies Benefit and read the second page of the flier. The first page has all the details for next week’s benefit at the Blue Dolphin.
Please join us!
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