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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR MAY 1, 2003

We have again opened the Duvall Tool Museum at Patuxent River Park. I hope that all of you read the wonderful article written by Sara Gebhart in the Prince George's Section of the Washington Post on April 23. The museum is now part of what is called the Patuxent Rural Life Museums. There is a blacksmith shop, a wonderful log cabin, and a tobacco barn. Very soon, we will be having a "Grand Opening" for the season, and at that time, we will probably be having blacksmith demonstrations, as well as a carpenter showing how to make furniture. We always have a very interesting lady who will talk to you in the log cabin about what life was like back in those days. She is always cooking something in the fireplace, and she also has a little garden. If you have never been there, try to comeand see us some Saturday or Sunday from 1 to 4. The Park is off of Croom Airport Road, and the Rural Village is up the gravel road across from the Visitors Center. There is also a really great boat ride that they give some weekends, and it is especially fun for the children. For more information, call the Park at 301-627-6074.

Patuxent River Park is offering a bird/nature walk for adults on May 3 at 7:30 am at the Fran Uhler Natural Area, Lemons Bridge Road in Bowie. This is a free program, but reservations are required. Call 301-627-6074 (TTY) 301-699-2544.

Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek will be having their annual Spring Farm Festival on Saturday, May 3 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Fort Washington Democratic Club will have their next meeting at B & G Tavern on Livingston Road on May 20 at 7:30 pm.Delegates James Proctor and James Vallario will be coming to speak to the members. Call Ann Chab at 301-292-5581.

Sons of the American Legion, Squad 259 on Piscataway Road, will have a Mothers' Day breakfast on May 11 from 9 am to 1 pm.All you can eat for $5, with children under 12 for $3. Call the Legion at 301-868-2550 for more information .

On May 14, American Legion Post 259 will have a Flea Market from 9 am to 1 pm. For table information, call Joan at 301-297-4832 or Vivian at 301-868-6639.

     The AARP Driver Safety Course will be given at Camp Springs Center on Allentown Road on May 7and 8. Call Lewis Batty at301-599-0947.

     If you a retired federal employee in your family dies, be sure to immediately get in touch with the Office of Personnel Management at 1-888-767-6738 or by email at retire@opm.gov. The mailing address is OPM, Retirement Operations Center, Attention: YADJ. P.O. Box 45, Boyer, PA 16017.There are also two fax numbers: 1-724-794-1263 and 1-724-794-6633. (Neither of these numbers is tollfree.) Notify any financial institution where payments are made by direct deposit with the name and date ofannuitant's death.

     Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian is looking for volunteers age 12 and older to assist in collecting, sorting, identifying and counting stream invertebrates that are used to evaluate stream health, on May 3 from 1 to 4 pm. On May 4, age 10 and older can explore the Parris N. Glendening Nature Preserve at the Sanctuary beginning at 1 pm. Call 410-741-9330 for information on either of these events.

The American Legion in Hughesville will be holding a craft show on May 3 to benefit BrownieTroop 737. Call 301-274-9690 forinformation.

     Beginning on April 26, you can see the "Celebrating a Century of Wings" display at College Park Aviation Museum. This is a traveling exhibit portraying many of the key scenes from the first century of aviation and aerospace. There is a fee and for more information, call 301-864-6029 (TTY) 301-864-4675.

     The Greater Waldorf Jaycees will be sponsoring an art show and auction on May 2, with dinner and an art preview at 6:30 pm and the auction at 8 pm at the Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf. Proceeds will benefit the Archbishop Neale School Rebuilding Fund. There is a fee. Call 301-934-0195 for information.

     The Shadyside Rural Heritage Society is offering a bus trip to Stratford Hall and George Washington's birthplace on May 23.There is a fee and reservations are required. Call 410-867-2866 (by May 2).

     Knights of Columbus St. Columcille Council #5317 is looking for vendors and crafters for its flea market on May 3 from 8 am to 2 pm at 1637 Tucker Road in Ft.Washington. Call 301-839-1347.

     His Lordships' Kindness on Woodyard Road is offering a talk on the history of jazz and blues in Prince George's County with freshly brewed coffee, light refreshments and jazz recordings on May 3 from 2 to 6 pm.Proceeds will benefit a homecoming event honoring the legacy of the African American presence at Poplar Hill, to be held in June. For reservations, call 301-856-0358.

     ToastmastersInternational helps individuals learn the art of speaking, listening and thinking, vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind. Call 301-932-9907.

     Use empty toiletpaper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.

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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