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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2003

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. Hope your loved ones are good to you.

While I am writing this column, I am looking at the results of another snowstorm which has dropped enough inches on my car that I won't be going anywhere for a while. I sure will be glad when spring comes. The only good thing about this one is that it came on a day I did not have to go anywhere.

Joyful Noise Gospel Music will be performed by the Sweet Adelines at Calvary Methodist Church, 3235 Leonardtown Road, in Waldorf this Sunday, February 16 at 2 pm. For more information, call 301-934-0334.

If you are interested in hearing the Air Force Band, they will be performing at the DAR Constitution Hall each Sunday. This Sunday, February 16, Tony Tenille will be with them; February 23 will be the Gatlin Brothers and Andy Andrew; March 3 will be Three mo' Tenors; March 9 will be Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Doors open at 2 pm, and the concert starts at 3 pm. If you need more information, call 202-767-5658.

Happy Birthday in February to Littie Butler, February 1, Christina Hinson, Suzanne Hite and William Paul Brawner, February 4, Kay Brown, February 6, Marjorie Richards and Madeline Schumm, February 8, Charles (Popeye) Moore and Mary Anderson, February 11, Jean Welshaus, February 12, Rosa Smith, February 13, Ruth Lloyd and Ann Prout, February 15, Gloria Garrett and Mabel Bridgett, February 17, Connie Summers, February 19, Louise Padgett, February 23, Roy Moore, Ollie Moore, and Virginia Hare, February 26, Earl Johnson and Caitlin Denny, February 27, Jim Hall and Olivia McPherson, February 28.

A celebration of abstinence for age 11 and older with an adult, sponsored by Camp Blaze, will be held in New Carrollton on February 16 from 1 to 7 pm. There will be booths on abstinence education beginning at 1 pm, dinner at 3 pm and speakers at 4:15 pm, followed by testimonies and abstinence vows After that, there will be the opportunity to dance until 7 pm. Call 410-974-0026 to let them know you would like to join them.

In honor of Black History Month, Our Black Author's Foundation is compiling its annual list of best-selling books written by authors from Prince George's County. Authors are invited to showcase their works by submitting their names and book titles to be included on the list. Call 240-353-3609.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is searching for volunteers age 16 and older, to receive a puppy when it is eight weeks old and raise it until it is 18 months old. Approved medical expeisnses are covered and classes and ongoing support are provided. Call 410-356-9438 or 410-933-0662.

A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program of Southern Maryland Hospital Center focuses on the management of Type I and II diabetes and provides participants with education, training and support in a two-week program with six sessions in the day or evening. Call 301-877-5560.

Southern Maryland Hospital also has an Asthma and Allergy Center, which provides a detailed evaluation, with medical history, physical examination, consultation with a pulmonologist and breathing test, to help individuals manage their disease. Call 301-877-4616.

The Maryland State Bar Association has brochures to help consumers with legal issues, including bankruptcy, wills, divorce, nursing home admissions, automobile accidents, and more. These brochures are free. Call 410-685-7878 or 800-492-1964 to order.

An In-Home RX Program is offering breathing medications and nebulizers to patients with asthma, emphysema, and COPD who qualify. This is free. Call 800-344-5764.

A Mall Walkers Program is offered by the Southern Maryland Hospital with supervised, all-weather walking, free blood pressure monitoring for all ages at the St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, Monday to Friday, and Forest Village Park Mall in Forestville, on the first and thirdWednesdays of each month, both from 7:30 to 9:30 am. This is a free program. Call 301-877-5700.

Virtuous Enterprises is planning to attend the My Sister's Keeper Spa Getaway Weekend, with revitalization, rejuvenation and relaxation, from March 14 to 16 in Reading, PA. There is a fee and registration is required. Call 301-203-4888.

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

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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