Asbury Solomons held its 16th annual Mardi Gras fundraiser in support of Calvert Hospice on March 2. The event raised $5,770 to support Calvert Hospice. According to Pat and Barbara O’Neal, the event’s organizers for the last six years, over 68 Asbury residents attended along with their guests. The Chesapeake Swing Band entertained everyone through […]
Asbury Mardi Gras Raises Funds for Hospice
15th Annual Asbury Mardi Gras Raises Funds for Calvert Hospice Asbury Solomons held its 15th annual Mardi Gras fundraiser in support of Calvert Hospice on February 10. The event raised $4,900 to support Calvert Hospice. According to Pat and Barbara O’Neal, the event’s organizers for the last five years, over 70 Asbury residents attended along […]
United Way’s Mardi Gras Fundraising Under Way
United Way of Calvert County is celebrating its 19th year of fundraising with their New Orleans style Mardi Gras. This year’s bash will take place on Saturday, March 3 at the phenomenal Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Dowell. This black tie affair is a benefit to raise money for United Way of Calvert […]
United Way Announces Mardi Gras Candidates
Our candidates have made it through their orientation and are ready to get out there and start collecting votes! We are thrilled to formally introduce the 2018 Mardi Gras Royal Court! These six selfless men and women will be raising funds and awareness for United Way of Calvert County’s Community Impact & Basic Needs Grants […]
Please Support Fundraising Efforts of Mardi Gras Candidates
The race for the 2017 King and Queen of Mardi Gras is underway, with the United Way of Calvert County’s (UWCC) announcement of the candidates at Calvert Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours. At the United Way House in Prince Frederick, a cast of local do-gooders shared their plans for raising dollars, earning them […]
Who Will Be King and Queen of Mardi Gras This Year?
The race for the 2017 King and Queen of Mardi Gras is underway, with the United Way of Calvert County’s (UWCC) announcement of the candidates at Calvert Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours. At the United Way House in Prince Frederick, a cast of local do-gooders shared their plans for raising dollars, earning them […]
Meet the 2017 Candidates for Mardi Gras King & Queen
The race for the 2017 King and Queen of Mardi Gras is underway, with the United Way of Calvert County’s (UWCC) announcement of the candidates at Calvert Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours. At the United Way House in Prince Frederick, a cast of local do-gooders shared their plans for raising dollars, earning them […]
Spiggy’s Pen- Someone You Should Know
Jeffry Wayne Gay 2016 Candidate for United Way Mardi Gras King This week’s personality is Jeffry Gay, a participant in this year’s United Way of Calvert’s Mardi Gras King and Queen competition. Jeff and I are good friends and go way back in the real estate business. He is currently a branch manager with Southern […]
Meet the 2016 Mardi Gras Candidates
Meet the members of the United Way 2016 Mardi Gras Court! These thoughtful and generous citizens of Calvert County are looking to give back to their community by competing for the coveted titles of Mardi Gras King & Queen. Each candidate is challenged to raise at least $10,000 in their campaign to help United Way […]
PRAD Returned On Sunday With Parade
On Sunday, the weather was perfect for getting out and enjoying PRAD and all the exhibits. The food vendors were doing a brisk business, as everyone wanted to grab some food before the parade. Judging by the number of families participating, the building of toy boats was a big hit. The kids were really into […]