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OVFC Annual Carnival

The Odenton Fire Company Annual Carnival will be held Tuesday, May 25 — Monday, May 31 on the grounds of the Odenton Fire Hall. Contact the Fire Company for more information at (410) 674-4444.

Jones Vigil

There will be a vigil to remember local Crofton teen Christopher Jones on Nantucket Drive in Crofton at 7:30pm, on Sunday, May 30th, the first anniversary of his death. Sponsored by the Crofton Regional Community Center, the program will include remarks by Jones’ parents and local community leaders.

PO Blood Drive

The Piney Orchard Community Center will holst a blood drive on Thursday, June 3, 12-6pm, in the Great Room. Call 410-672-4273 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

OVFC Flea Market

The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a flea market at the Odenton Volunteer Fire Co. station on Saturday, June 5, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for an 8-foot table. Call 301-776-9372 to reserve a table or to request additional information.

PO Farmers Market
 
The Piney Orchard Farmers Market begins June 9th and will continue every Wednesday through November 24th from 2-6:30pm.

Kiwanis/Team Surlis Run

The Crofton Kiwanis/Team Surlis Annual 10K Race along the Crofton Parkway will be held on Saturday, June 12, with an 8am start. Amenities include three trophies in several age categories in addition to the overall winner categories, food, drink, and T-shirts to the first 250 entrants.  Results are posted within 48 hours and you can register at Active.com. For more information, go to www.croftonkiwanis.org.

Holistic Health Fair

Dr. Tom Lo of Advanced Chiropractic Center will host a Holistic Health Fair on Saturday, June 12, 9am-2pm, at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church in Crofton. Exhibitors will include those who offer massage, aromatherapy, yoga, Reiki, reflexology and more. Free mini- massages, door prizes, free healthy refreshments, and healthy products for sale will be offered. For more information, call 410-721-3338.

Center Baysox Fundraiser

The Crofton Regional Community Center (CRCC) is sponsoring a community fundraiser at the Bowie Baysox June 18 home game. Game start time is 7:05 with fireworks following. Crofton’s own singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist Ashley Forrest will sing the national anthem, and Jennifer Adkins, the mother of Christopher Jones, who was killed in 2009, will throw the first pitch. Call (410) 721-0080 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets. Only tickets purchased in advance will help CRCC raise funds for the community center.

VBS at Crofton’s First Baptist

The First Baptist Church of Crofton will hold their annual Vacation Bible School on June 21-25 from 6:30-8:30pm. The program will be for children entering Kindergarten through fifth grade. You can register or volunteer online at www.fbccrofton.org or call 410-721-2790.

VBS at CHA

The annual joint Vacation Bible School between Seton Parish and Church of the Holy Apostles parish will be held June 21-25th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at School of the Incarnation. This year's theme is SonQuest Rainforest. The registration deadline is May 24, 2010. For more information, call 410-551-2302.

VBS at CUMC

The dates for Vacation Bible School at Crofton’s Community United Methodist Church this year are set for the mornings of June 21 through June 25. Registration is now available online at www.cumc.net. The fee is $25.  Classes are for age 4 through 5th graders. For more information, call 410-721-9129.

Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament

Hospice of the Chesapeake will hold its annual golf tournament on Monday, June 21, at the Crofton Country Club from 8am-2pm. A variety of sponsorships are available. Each player registration includes continental breakfast, range time, greens fees, cart, grill lunch on the course, award banquet, plus gifts and awards.  Contact Chris Wilson at 443-837-1530 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Odenton Kiwanis Race

The annual Odenton Kiwanis Club 5 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, June 26, starting at the Odenton MARC Station. Contact Joe McCartan for reservations at (410) 551-4301.

FCC VBS

Faith Community Church of Gambrills will offer their VBS the week of July 12 from 9am to noon and is open to children entering kindergarten to 6th grade. Log on to www.faithcommunity.net for more information.

St. Joseph’s VBS 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is currently taking registration for their Vacation Bible School scheduled for August 2nd thru August 6th. The fee is $30. Registration is open to all St Joseph Parishioners only until June 20th at which time they will open it other parishes.

All About Kids Camp

This annual Performing Arts Camp, where kids sing, dance, and act for God, is being held at Faith Community Church of Gambrills once again during the week of August 1. Online registration is $115
before May 31. Go to the church’s website at www.faithcommunity.net to register.