2008 EVENT RECAPS

 First Annual 5K & Family Fun Run
November 8

The weather may have been dreary on Saturday morning, but the Ist Annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun/Run Walk participants had a great time in spite of "Mother Nature!"  More than 125 runners & walkers particpated in the inagural event!  Bernadette Woods, WJZ TV meteorologist (see photo below - center), welcomed the participants who took on the challenging 3.2 mile course through Meadowbrook Park.  Winners were crowned, door prizes were handed out and, more importantly, community awareness about the Meals on Wheels program was raised.  And, by the way, we raised a little bit of money, too!

Once again, many thanks to our generous sponsors:

 

Purple Passion BIG BASKET Bingo
October 24

Members of the Baltimore Nighthawks (Baltimore's women's professional football team) pose with Meals on Wheels staffers, Debbie Brown (kneeling left) and Jane Pekosz (to her left).  The Nighthawks came out to teach the gals how to throw and kick a football prior to Purple Passion Bingo. 

 

The ladies had a great time at Purple Passion Longaberger Bingo.  Does anyone know who this player is?

 

 

 

Empty Bowls
October 4

Karen Saul accepts a check for $2,500 donated from the Empty Bowls fundraiser in Howard County.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Night at Ripken Stadium
September 1

Meals on Wheels of Harford County staff helped out at the Meals on Wheels display table during a "Night at Ripken Stadium," Monday, September 1, 2008.  From left:  Marti Ollinger, packing site manager; Allan Robinson, Harford County program administrator; and Jean Geddes, intake worker/office assistant.

 

 

 

Tom Grazio (center) and Allan Robinson (right) meet the General Manager of the Aberdeen Ironbirds and hang out with the Ironbirds mascot!

 

 

Bowie Baysox Ball Game
July 31

Executive Director Tom Grazio and Anne Arundel County Volunteer of the Year, Lois Gross, wait to throw out the first pitch at the Bowie Baysox game on July 31, 2008. 

 

 

 

 

2nd Annual Turbo Turtle Splash - McDaniel College
May 10

The turtles are coming!  The turtle are coming!  And, boy, did they swim!  On Saturday, May 10th, more than 1,000 plastic turtles (plastic, of course!) were launched into the swimming pool of McDaniel College to help raise funds and awareness for Meals on Wheels of Carroll County.  Thanks to all the wonderful individuals and businesses who either adopted turtles or who sponsored this event.  We couldn't have done it without you!

 

MEDIA SPONSOR:  The Carroll County TImes

BUSINESS SPONSORS:  Ben's Rentals, Inc., New Windsor Bank, Stu's Music, Naylor Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, Carroll Community College, Undersea Outfitters

 

 

16th Annual Culinary Extravaganza - The Hippodrome
April 7

The Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland hosted "A Night with Maryland's Star Chefs" at the M&T Pavilion at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 7th.  More than 300 guests dined on wonderful culinary dishes from the area's top chefs, listened to the delightful sounds from Freddie Stevens Entertainment, bid on numerous silent auction items and enjoyed the magnificient architecture of the Hippodrome.  Those who joined us that evening were individuals who take their laughter and pleasure with a full measure of compassion and stewardship for others.   More than $110,000 was raised for the clients of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland and we THANK YOU!

Kudos to our STARS of the night:  Paul Lever (Spectrum Catering), Tim Mullen (Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel), Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Mitch Cooper (Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards), John Degges (Phillips), Jerry Edwards & John Walsh (Chef's Expressions),Christoper Ellis (Christopher Daniel Restaurant), Barry Fleischmann (Innovative Gourmet), Nino German (La Scala), Paul Glomp (The Johns Hopkins Club), Duff Goldman (Charm City Cakes), Nancy Longo (Pierpoint), Ray Mikesell (Stone Mill Bakery), Jerry Pellegrino (Corks), Benjamin Erjavec (The Oceanaire Seafood Room), Garrett Gooch (Watertable Restaurant), Donald Spence (An Poitin Stil), Michel Tersiguel (Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant), Bill Tien (Matsuri), Chris Paternotte (Vin), Ronnie Ching (The Classic Catering People) and Charmane Baker (Vegetarian Bakery Desserts).  Wow -- what an incredible group of talented individuals! 

Host Chef Paul Lever, Spectrum Catering, turns up the "heat" on his dish.

 

2009 Date:   Monday, May 4, 2009 - The Hippodrome. 

See you there!

 

1st Annual Battle of the Blues - Reisterstown Sportsplex
February 10

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland hosted the 1st Annual "Battle of the Blues" ice hockey game on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the newly opened Reisterstown Sportsplex in Reistertown, MD.

The Baltimore Metro Police hockey team vs. the DC Police Hockey Foundation team joined forces to help support Meals on Wheels in this first-time event.  More than 200 spectators watched the game, participated in Chuck-A-Puck and bid on sport memorabilia at the silent auction.   The final score:  7-4 -- with DC Police taking the first win of this rivalry.  Best of all, the teams are already making plans to even the score in 2008!

(Above, Tom Grazio, executive director, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, drops the puck between Baltimore Police Captain Fred Bealefeld (left) and Joe Dilberto (right) DC Police Hockey captain to start the game).

Thanks to the Reisterstown Sportsplex for generously donating the ice time for the game and supporting Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland.  We look forward to long-lasting relationship with the Sportsplex.

And, finally, thanks to the Baltimore Youth Hockey (BYH) Mites (pictured below) for showcasing their mites program during a five-minute exhibition.  These kids can really play some hockey!