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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2003

Even though this is the shortest month of the year, I may still have too much month left over at the end of the money. Well, at least, it looks like the weather is getting better. I hope all of my readers fared all right during the terrible snow. I spent a lot of time being grateful for having a home with heat, and food to eat. I have been told that robins sometimes spend their winter here, but since I saw a really fat one in my yard recently, I am going to consider that a sure sign of spring!

Clinton American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Clinton Post 259 on Piscataway Road, are sponsoring a dinner on March 22, from 4 to 8 pm, to benefit the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. There will also be a bake sale, as well as white elephants for sale. Advance tickets will be sold at the bar until March 15. Call May Whittington at 301-868-1686 for more information.

The next AARP Driver Safety 55-Alive Course will be March 4 in Suitland at the Silver Hill Executive Plaza. Call 301-292-3274.

Faith United Methodist Church on Accokeek Road in Accokeek, is again having Friday night fish fries every Friday during Lent, beginning March 7 and going through April 18, from 4 to 7 pm. Cost is $8 for fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, coffee and iced tea. Call 301-292-6104 for more information. The first roast beef dinner at the church for the year will be on May 3.

Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Lexington Park will be having its annual Mayfair on May 17, and they are looking for crafters. Proceeds will benefit a mission trip to Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity. For information, call 301-863-4740.

Age 8 and older are offered a chance to learn to draw signs of spring, wildlife, or other things they see, on March 5 from 9 am to 12 noon at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. Participants should bring a notebook and pen. There is a fee and registration is required. On March 2 from 1 to 3 pm, they are offering Winter Detectives activity for all ages to search for clues, including animal tracks, to learn which animals are active during the winter. Call 410-741-9330.

Christ Episcopal Church on Old Branch Avenue will be holding their annual Pancake Supper on March 4 from 4 to 7 pm. Call 301-868-1330 for more information.

College Park Aviation Museum will screen "The Dam Busters" on February 28 at 11 am. Popcorn and a coupon for a discounted lunch at the restaurant are included with museum admission. Call 301-861-6029 (TTY) 301-864-4765 for more information.

Women of Prayer Ministries of Windsor Mills is sponsoring "Summoned to Pray", a national prayer revival, on May 10 on the Mall in D.C. Call 410-655-0519.

Calvert County Parks and Recreation is offering a trip to Charles Town, WV on March 11. The bus will be leaving from Southern Community Center at 7 am and Mt. Hope Community Center at 7:30 am. There is a fee and registration is required. Call410-586-1101.

The U.S. National Arboretum at 3501 New York Avenue, NE will be presenting an introduction to basic color theory for accurately describing flower and foliage colors on March 1 at 9 am. There is a fee and registration is required. Call 202-245-5898.

The EPA Recreation Association is offering discounted tickets to the circus to be held on March 26 at 7 pm. Deadline for ordering is March 7. Call 202-566-2090.

Li'l Mamas of Southern Maryland, a playgroup for mothers age 26 and younger, from Calvert, St. Mary's and Charles Counties, is looking for new members. Call 410-326-3496.

Union Bethel AME Church on Floral Park Road, is hosting a Men's Retreat from March 28 to 30 in Greencastle, PA. The theme will be Brothers Walking in a New Spirit. Transportation will be provided. Call 301-372-6036.

St. Paul's Parish in Brandywine is having their Fifth Annual Auction on March 15, with free admission and refreshments. Doors open at 5 and the auction will begin at 6 pm. Call 301-579-2611 for more information.

    For icy steps in freezing temperatures, mix Dawn dishwashing liquid with warm water and pour it all over the steps. They will not refreeze.

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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