Norma Jean's Column for Southern Prince George's County

CLINTON COLUMN FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2002

It is my hope that you all start off the holidays with a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

As usual, we had a great meeting at our National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1260 this past week. If you are a federal employee, or a retired federal employee, you would have received a lot of information about the Open Season. 

Historic Surratt House Museum on Brandywine Road will present its 27th Annual Victorian Yuletide by candlelight on December 14, 15, and 16. They will feature the popular Civil War Santa as well as costumed docents and Union and Confederate sentries. Candlelight tours will be featured and festive greenery, antique dolls and toys, greeting cards, and ornaments of the 19th century will be on display. The tours will be held on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15 from 5 pm to 9 pm and Monday, December 16, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, and $1 for children ages 5 to 18. If you need further information, call 301-868-1121 or log on to www.surratt.org.

A Dickens Christmas is being offered by His Lordship's Kindness on Woodyard Road with entertainment and music on December 7 from 6 to 10 pm. There is a fee and reservations are required. For information, call 301-856-0358.

Clinton Baptist Church will be having a "Hanging of the Green" Service on December 1 at 11 am. Call 301-868-1177.

Brandywine Democratic Club will be having their Christmas party at the Brandywine Firehouse on December 5, at 7:30. We plan to have a good time with an auction and potluck dinner. If you want to join us, let me know.

Southern Maryland Adult Christian Singles, an interdenominational group for age 30 and older, will be attending the Mt.Vernon Candlelight Tour on November 30. For more information, call 301-843-5596, 301-643-3624, or 301-863-2778.

Boy Scout Troop 1559 is looking for donations of old trophies. Give them a call at 301-390-0564.

Union Bethel and Intergenerational Center on Brinkley Road is offering church school at 8:45 am and worship at 10 am on Sundays, intercessory prayer at 6 pm and Bible study at 7 pm on Tuesdays. They also offer Christian-based before and after school programs for ages 5 to 15. Transportation and snacks are provided. Call 301-630-8891 for either of these programs.

Sister's Keeper Resource Center in Ft. Washington, is seeking donation of a space to meet clients and for monthly meetings. This organization is also looking for board members who will commit to the second Saturday of each month for one year and to the organization's mission of helping single mothers and their families. Call 301-505-0190.

The American Cancer Society is urging women to be informed about the importance of breast health and is recommending monthly self-examinations, doctor exams every year over age 40, and regular mammograms, starting with a screening mammogram by age 40. For more information, call 410-721-4304 or 410-793-3989.

The Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary is again offering programs for grades K to 12. A classroom slide show, lesson plans and follow-up activity suggestions are provided. Call 301-390-7010.

The Feingold Association, an organization of parents whose children are chemical-sensitive, shows parents how to select foods that do not contain additives that can affect the learning, health and behavior of children. For information, call 800-321-3287.

The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers, Chesapeake Chapter establishes standards and unity among sewing professionals and encourages the use of custom sewing services by the public. For a free referral, call 410-796-3271 or 301-434-4396.

The Maryland Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging is offering a brochure that lists housing facilities for the elderly and information on choosing the right option, finances and more. Call 410-0381-1176 to order this brochure.

The Show Barn Museum Shop at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, will be open for holiday shopping from December 4 to 7 from 10 am to 2 pm with children's holiday crafts, gift-wrapping, and free refreshments. Call 410-586-8501.

A trip to Longwood Gardens is being offered by the Meade Area Garden Club on December 2 at 8;45 am. For information, call 410-551-2263.

Dance Lab will be holding auditions on November 30 at 10 am at the Gymnastics and Dance Recreation Center on Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Call 202-359-2741.

A Holiday Doll House exhibit, featuring a 4 by 8 foot scale model doll house decorated in the spirit of the season is being hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum until February 2, 2003. The display is next to the café at McNasby's on 2nd Street in Eastport. Hours are from 11 am to 6 pm Thursdays and Fridays and 11 am to 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 410-263-9446 for more information.

Did you know that any month starting on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th?

Norma Jean Fazenbaker's column can be found in the Clinton Gazette, Prince George's Post, Prince George's Sentinel, and the Enquirer Gazette. You can contact Norma Jean by email - click this link.

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