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Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale
Saturday, March 13, noon - 6 p.m. at Patapsco United Methodist Church, 7800 Wise Ave. Tickets $6, includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert. Carry-out available and handicap accessible. For information, call 410-288-5488.

Bingo Bonanza
Held by Charles Evering VFW, 8777 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, on Saturday, March 13. Price of $20 includes lunch, dessert, soda, chips, pretzels, nine (9) cards and 26 games. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., lunch is served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with games starting at 12:45 p.m. For information, call Herman Ulbig at 410-687-5953 or the post at 410-391-6506.

Spaghetti Dinner and Dance
Held by A.L.R. and S.A.L. on Saturday, March 13, 7 p.m. - midnight at Rosedale American Legion, 1131 Seling Ave. Live music by City Lights. Big Six wheel and whiskey wheel. Cost is $20 per person. For tickets, call Tim at 443-415-9251 or Don at 410-391-3177.

Karaoke and Holiday Meal
Hosted by Essex Holly Neck Memorial Post 2621 on Wednesday, March 17, starting at 1 p.m. with P&J’s Karaoke.

P&J’s Karaoke
Hosted by Essex Holly Neck VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Drive, on Friday, March 12, starting at 8 p.m. Kitchen will open at 5 p.m. Try the special of the day.

Mike Weir Sr. Scholarship Fundraiser
Oldies But Goodies Dinner Dance at American Legion, Post 148 on Saturday, March 13, 7 - 11 p.m. Cost $20. For information, call Ms. Phelps at 410-780-3639.

Second Sunday Dinner Dance
Held at Charles Evering VFW, 8777 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, on Sunday, March 14 from 2 - 6 p.m. Price of $15 per person, includes a chicken dinner, beer, limited open bar, soda, chips and pretzels. Live music provided by “Mixed Company.” For information and reservations, call Jim Shuttlesworth at 410-335-4337.










A Red Carpet Affair
Come shine with the stars at the Saint Clare School Annual Auction on Saturday, March 13, 7 - 11 p.m. at St. Clare Stallings Hall, 716 Myrth Ave. in Essex. Tickets $25 per person, or $200 for a table of 10. McKinney Caterers presents heavy hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and premium open bar. Many exciting items up for bid, including two tickets to the 2011 Grammy Awards, beach vacations, signed sports memorabilia and much, much more. For more information, call the school at 410-687-7787.

Luck of the Irish Dinner & Karaoke
Saturday, March 13, 5 - 9 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall, 10003 Bird River Road in Middle River. Featuring Fun Time Karaoke. Menu includes corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, and American favorites including fried chicken, beer, soda, coffee & desserts. Dancing, Big 6, instant Bingo & raffles. Advanced ticket prices are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 - 12 and children four and under are free. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tables of 10 available. For ticket information & to purchase tickets, contact Donna at 410-780-7007, or Suzanne at 410-391-9054.



St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance
Held by Bishop Sebastian Council #5058 Knights of Columbus on Saturday, March 13, 7 - 11 p.m. Music by The Impacts. Tickets $15 per person. For information and tickets, call Charles at 410-665-5012.

Ham and Cabbage Dinner
Saturday, March 13, 1 - 6 p.m. at Chesaco United Methodist Church, 901 Chesaco Ave. in Rosedale. Adults, $10; $5.50 for children 8 - 12; under 8 free. Carry-out available. Local delivery available. Call 410-687-0250.
                      
                      










Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Saturday, March 13, 4 - 7 p.m. at Camp Chapel United Methodist Church, 5000 East Joppa Road in Perry Hall. Adults, $11; Children under 12, $5. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, green beans, jello salad, rolls, beverage & dessert. For more information, call 410-256-5661 or visit www.campchapel.org.

The Original All One Quarter Bid
Quarter Auction
Friday, March 12 at Gunpowder VFW, 6309 Ebenezer Road. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Auction starts at 7 p.m. All bids will be just one quarter regardless of value! Bring a few pet items to be donated to the “Fur Love of Paws” organization and get a ticket for the vendor raffle basket valued over $100. Reserving seats in advance is highly recommended! Call or e-mail Jennifer at 443-803-6399 or harleydog4@comcast.net to get your paddles for $1 each.

Homemade Chocolate Covered Easter Eggs Fundraiser
Held by Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1131 Mace Ave. in Essex. Choose from coconut, peanut butter, vanilla butter cream and chocolate butter cream, $8.75 per dozen. Please order by March 14. Call Dorothy at 410-687-5875 or Grace at 410-335-1987.

“Oliver: The Musical”
Presented by The Mount Carmel Players at Mount Carmel High School Auditorium, 1706 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Evening shows beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 14.  Matinee show beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 14. Ticket prices for show or matinee only are $11 for adults and $8 for children/seniors in advance, or $12 and $9 at the door. Ticket prices for dinner and show for adults are $16 in advance or $17 at the door and $12 in advance for children/seniors or $13 at the door. To order tickets in advance, call 410-893-4461.





St. Patrick and St. Joseph Dinner Dance
Held by Polish Home Club, 510 S. Broadway in Fells Point, on Sunday, March 14, 1 - 6 p.m. in their beautiful ballroom. Hot platter, dessert, coffee, beer, soda, open bar and hot dogs will be served later. Music by JOY of Maryland. For more information, call John at 410-325-2269 or Barb at 410-342-2865.

Sock Hop
Hope Lutheran Church, Christian Education Building, 1901 Middleborough Road in Essex, is holding a Sock Hop on Saturday, March 13, from 6 - 10 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults if purchased in advance, or $6 at the door, $1 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. Food will be available for purchase. Tom of Vinyl Heaven DJ Services will provide the music. Car show too! Proceeds will benefit the church fuel fund. For tickets, call Linda at 410-686-3324 or Sandy at 410-574-5586.










Chicken Dinner
Sunday, March 14, 1 - 5 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi, 3615 Harford Road. Menu includes chicken (oven-roasted or barbecued), stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, string beans, neopolitan ice cream, coffee, tea, iced tea and fruit punch. Beer, wine and soda for sale. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12 and children under 3 are free. Carry-out is $1 extra. Cake wheel, toy wheel, plant wheel and an Easter egg/craft stand. For information, call 410-235-5136.

Friday Night Dance
On March 12, Charles Evering VFW, 8777 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, will hold its weekly Friday Night Dance featuring live music by “The Esquires” from 7 - 11 p.m. Admission $4.00 per person. Kitchen will be open until 9 p.m. with a reasonably priced full menu including weekly specials. Cash bar available from 6 - 11 p.m. Plenty of parking on our lower lot. For information, call the post at 410-391-6506.




Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs
Fundraiser for Maranatha Chapel in Bowleys Quarters. Eggs are dark or milk chocolate. Choose from Peanut Butter, Coconut, Vanilla Buttercream, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Black Walnut and Raspberry. $2.50 each. Call Kathy at 443-850-6942 for orders.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Essex-Holly Neck Memorial VFW Post 2621 Men’s Auxiliary, 206 Riverside Drive, will serve corned beef and cabbage in the canteen on Wednesday, March 17 from noon - 7 p.m., followed by karaoke. Donation is $5.17. For more information, call 410-391-5200.

Karaoke
Charles Evering VFW, 8777 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, will have Karaoke on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 featuring “R&B Showcase Karaoke.” Music and singing from 8 p.m. - midnight. Kitchen will be open until 9 p.m. with a reasonably priced full menu, including weekly specials and cash bar available until closing. For information, call the post at 410-391-6506.

Friday Night Dinner
Held by Dundalk Memorial Post 6694 VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 3718 Pine Ave., on Friday, March 12, 5 - 7 p.m. Menu includes crab cake, potato salad, cole slaw and dessert. Cost $10. For more information, call Nancy at 410-282-2505, Emma at 410-282-7633 or the Canteen at 410-633-6694.

Perry Hall Craft Show Hosts Fundraiser for Local Toddler in Need of Heart Transplant
A mainstay in the community for nearly 25 years, the Perry Hall Craft Show is sponsoring a fundraiser the evening of Monday, March 15 to benefit a local toddler who is awaiting a heart transplant at Johns Hopkins. In cooperation with Oliver Beach Elementary School, where the toddler’s older brother and sister attend, the craft show is donating 10 percent of its sales, starting at 6 p.m. and is also sponsoring a raffle to benefit the young girl for the length of the show, which ends Sunday, March 28. The Perry Hall Craft Show is located in the Perry Hall Community Hall on Gerst Road and will be taking donations to benefit the young girl through March 28.









Infinity Theatrical Productions
Present “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Come see Infinity’s interpretation of the passion story as it unfolds before your eyes Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. & Sundays at 2 p.m., through March 21. Stay for a full evening if you decide to share our dinner-theatre experience on Saturdays, March 13 and 20. Performances held at 7140 Golden Ring Road in the education building of Zion United Church of Christ in Essex. For more information and reservations, visit www.infinitytheatrical.com or call the theatre line at 410-491-1472.

Mulch Madness Sale
Saturday, March 20, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Sparrows Point High School, next to fire hall. Fundraiser for SPECIES program scholarships. Great prices! Sales include mulch, top soil, seasonal flowers. Contact Jenny Parish at 443-416-1872 or speciesboosterclub@verizon.net.

Apple Dumpling Day
On March 18, 19 and 20, Cowenton U.M. Church, 10838 Red Lion Road in White Marsh, will be selling apple dumplings, $3 each. Get your order in early by calling 410-335-4382 or 410-335-8258 or 410-335-2027. On the March 18, 19 and 20 only, call the church at 410-335-3343.



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Lenten Friday Fish Fry
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul the Great Council #13859 every Friday during Lent, through March 26, 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall, 10003 Bird River Road in Middle River. Handicap accessible. Eat in or carry-out. Choice of cod fish cakes or filet of fish. Fish sticks for the children. Macaroni & cheese, cole slaw, dessert & drink. Dinner prices: $10 for adults, $6 for children under 12. To order, contact Tim McCubbin at 410-335-0999 or thenest96@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to “Knights of Columbus #13859.” Stations of the Cross begin at 7 p.m., followed by a social evening in the lounge and a family movie will be shown in the middle room adjacent to the parish hall.

Saint Patrick’s Day Party
Held at Charles Evering VFW, 8777 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale, on Wednesday, March 17 beginning at 1 p.m., featuring “R&B Showcase Karaoke.” Old fashion Irish sing-a-long, floor show, door prizes, games of chance and a cash bar. Corned beef & cabbage or ham & cabbage will be available at $5 per platter. For information, call the post at 410-391-6506.