The threatening weather kept some people away from the Crofton semi-annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Sept. 24, as well as some vendors, but it still proved to be a successful day for all who took part. The Crofton Regional Community Center (CRCC) volunteers were busy all day providing information and various items to give away. Flyers for the photo session were distributed and people were interested in this unusual offer of a free photo session and picture with each $50 donation to the CRCC. Display of the proposed drawing of the community center drew numerous people to see and ask questions. The raffle of three different E-Readers began and will continue until the drawing at the Nov. 12 Book Lovers Auction. Flyers for the Book Lovers Auction and Free Children's Festival were given out and people signed up for this event. Flyers for the Photo session as well as Newsletters were handed out and Many people signed up to receive the next newsletter by mail. People enjoyed looking at the display of authors who will be attending in person at the Book Lovers Auction.
General Meeting Oct. 27
Next on the CRCC agenda is its general meeting on October 27 at the Nautilus Diner. The final results of the feasibility study will be unveiled for all to see. The general public is encouraged to attend and listen and ask questions. Those who would order dinner are encouraged to arrive by 6 p.m.. The actual meeting starts promptly at 7 and usually lasts about an hour and a half. Hope to see you there.
Family Photo Fund Raiser
The Photo session offer by Visual Concepts is in full swing now. For every $50 donation to the CRCC, Linda McCarthy, from Visual Concepts, will provide a photo session with a free 11-by-14 photo, plus special pricing on holiday cards and other special package pricings. Each photo session enters that person in a drawing to be held at the February 16 Sweethearts Gala for a free 24-by-30 canvas wall photo. Winner need not be present. For information, call Linda at 410-626-7474 or email her at linda@visualconceptsltd.com This is a win-win deal for everyone!
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Citizen of the Year
On Nov. 4, the CRCC will honor their Citizen of the Year at the Greater Crofton Community Awards Banquet at the Crofton Country Club. Nine different organizations will be honoring their individual Citizen of the Year. Ticket price is $37 per person and RSVP is October 28. For more information call Judy Wilson at 410-721-9131.
Book Lovers Auction
Flyers are being distributed for the 2nd Annual Book Lovers Auction. This fundraiser takes place on Nov. 12, just in time to start Christmas shopping. The hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. while a Free Children's Festival is held outside in the parking lot of the Blue Dolphin Restaurant. This is a huge affair and has something for everyone with 19 different authors attending in person. Lots and lots of books of all kinds, sizes and descriptions. Many are autographed. Plus audio books, autographed pictures, CD's, and many miscellaneous items. For the admission price of $5 for the first 50 people and $10 thereafter, food and drink is also included. We are raffling off three E-Readers, with the drawing being held around 6:30 pm on Nov. 12. The cost of a raffle ticket is $10, or 3 for $25. Besides all this, gift cards to stores that sell books will be the door prizes and, last but not least, hundreds of free books will be given away as each person pays for their purchases.
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Outside, the children can play under supervision and have a good time with lots of activities and free prizes. No cost for any this.
Call Rev. Shawn Jegede at 443-302-9598 to reserve your ticket now and take advantage of the reduction in price.
Sweethearts Gala
Work has commenced on the 2nd Annual Sweethearts Gala on February 16, 2012 and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The October/November Newsletter will be mailed out around the first of October. Anyone desiring to be put on the mailing list, please contact me, Donna Doyle, at doyle1718@comcast.net or at 410-793-3896.
The Crofton Regional Community Center is a tax-free, non-profit organization formed to open a community center and a skate park in Crofton. The website is at www.croftonregionalcommunitycenter.net. The Facebook fan page is at www.facebook.com/theCRCC. Email comments and questions to Donna Doyle at doyle1718@comcast.net.
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