Join the Seven Oaks Senior Center for St. Patrick's Day Luncheon Tuesday, March 10, at 12:30 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage dinner followed by entertainment by Ray Owen. Cost is $8 per person, sign up at the front desk by March 6, space is limited. For all events, call 410-887-5192.

During February, Elmwood Elementary School students and staff again participated in a "Kids Helping Hopkins" campaign. This year $838 was raised to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. For each 50 cents donated, a Hershey Kiss was given as a reward. This is the 13th year that Elmwood has participated in the program and almost $8,800 has been raised to date. We are very proud of our annual participation in this very worthwhile community service project.

Congratulations to all the St. Michael the Archangel Scouts who recently received their religious awards. These young people worked hard to complete their requirements. The following Girl Scouts from Brownie Troops 764 and 806 have received their religious recognition awards for the Family of God program: Nicole Auvil, Broghan Barton, Taylor Eberwein, Cassidy Finnerty, Alexandra Gerwig, Amy Landefeld, Erika Maher, Haley Metzger, Rachel Miller, Alyssa Minnick, Sara Morales and Brynn Walper.

Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 590 and Juliettes have completed the Mary the First Disciple program, earning their religious recognition award. They are Sarah Berhardt, Abby Boyer, Rachael Pilachowski, Carolyn Stabile, Anna Victor and Jessica Napoli. The following Cub Scouts from Pack 419 have received their religious recognition medals for the Light of Christ program: Kellen Ciccanti, Luke DesNoyer, James Ghimire, Matthew Giannaccini, Regan Gurung, Jason Hassett, Thomas Marconi, and Adam Ruck. The Webelos from Pack 419 who have completed the Parvuli Dei program and received their religious recognition medals are: Aaron Gehring, Andrew Macek, Michael Mucha, and John Ruck.

Several Scouts from Troop 419 completed the Ad Altare Dei program and received their recognition medals. They are Jacob Kempske, Paul Monaghan III, Luke Privett, William Privett, and Kyle Simon. These Scouts from Troop 419 have completed the Pope Pius XII program and received their recognition medals: Joseph DesNoyer, John Dumps, James Keefe, Jacob Kempske, Joseph Praydis, and Alex Simon.

The new Perry Hall Library will be at 9685 Honeygo Blvd., near the Forge Road intersection. The new branch will open on Monday, March 9 at 9 a.m. with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m.

The Anthony Players are hosting a fundraiser quarter auction to raise money to buy a spotlight for the theater March 28, at St. Anthony's, 4410 Frankford Ave. For questions or to reserve a table in advance please contact Veronica Novak at 410-453-6227. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Bidding starts at 7 p.m.

The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Co. is sponsoring a Bull Roast and Shrimp Feast March 28, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost $30. The firehouse is located at 8037 Philadelphia Road. For additional information call 410-866-2598. As always, thank you for your support.

St. Michaels has something to boast about. Of the 49 students in the Class of 2009 at St. Michael the Archangel School in Overlea, more than 40 percent have been awarded scholarships to Catholic high schools in the area. Twenty-one scholarships, including a free laptop, have been awarded to students in the Class of 2009.

A bull roast and shrimp feast to benefit the family of Nancy Lea Brown will be held May 23 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Lantern Gardens. Cost is $40. For additional information and tickets, call Karen Pocklington at 410-668-2379 or 410-215-4766 or steveschick909@msn.com. All proceeds to help pay funeral cost for Nancy as she had no life insurance. Nancy leaves a husband and four children.

Feeling Lucky? Join the Overlea/Fullerton Business and Professional Association for a fun day in Atlantic City on March 14. Departure is at 8:30 a.m. from Rhorbaugh's in the Belair Road Beltway Plaza. Cost is $32 and will be visiting Resorts Casino with $26 cash rebate. Return is 8:30 p.m. Seating reserved with full payment only. Checks payable to OFBPA. Contact Donna at 410-665-6551, ptavon@comcast.net or www.ofbpa.com

Join the Overlea Seniors for St. Patrick's Day Party March 17 from noon to 3 p.m. at the senior center.

Everyone at the center Irish on St. Patrick's Day. The center will serve corn beef sandwiches with cold slaw, dessert and beverage. John Armetta of Superior Sounds will provide music for dancing the Irish jig. Cost is $10. Get your tickets by March 12.

The center is also offering an AARP Safety Driving Class on Monday and Tuesday, March 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dave Helms of AARP will be teaching this very informative two-day class, which could save you money on your car insurance. You must register in advance. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Payment by check only, made payable to AARP. Class size is limited. For all events, call 410-887-5220.

Join the Allied Community Services Committee for its first annual Fullerton Fireworks Fundraiser of 2009. A bull and oyster Roast will be held on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Tall Cedars Hall. Live band and extensive buffet, all for $35. Contact Rick at 410-977-7829 or Mark at 443-506-3295 for tickets. For a full detailed flyer, e-mail Donna at ptavon@comcast.net. All proceeds benefit the Fullerton Fireworks.

Travel to Camden Yards, Delaware Park Casino, Savannah, Ga., and Washington this spring with the Rosedale Senior Center. Call the travel center Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 410-574-4125. For all events, call 410-887-0233.

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