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Giving Back:
Upcoming Local Charity & Benefit Event
43 rd Annual Holly Ball
Friday, December 1
At Loews Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis
6 p.m., $150 per person
(410) 849-3150
Sponsored by the Severn Town Club, the ball features an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, dancing, live music by the Crabtowne Big Band, and complimentary portraits. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake and the Neonatal Unit of Anne Arundel Medical Center. Call for reservations.
Lights on the Bay
Friday, December 1, through January 2, 2007
At Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
Begins at dusk every evening
(443) 481-4747
For more than 11 years, visitors have been delighted by Anne Arundel Medical Center's (AAMC's) holiday light extravaganza, Lights on the Bay. The show features a 2.5-mile drive illuminated by magical figures created from many thousands of colored lights. Proceeds go to AAMC's Vascular Center.
13 th Annual Night of 100 Elvises
Friday, December 1
At Lithuanian Hall, Baltimore
7 p.m.2 a.m., $50
(410) 494-9558
All Elvis, all night. The event will feature more than forty Elvis acts and bands, drinks, an Elvis-inspired buffet, complimentary shuttle service, and much more. Proceeds go to the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Visit www.nightof100elvises.com.
Gathering of the Greens
Saturday, December 2
At the Providence Center's greenhouses, Arnold
9 a.m.2 p.m.
(410) 757-7800
This holiday market festival supports the Providence Center. Freshly cut Christmas trees, poinsettias, greens, pottery, woodcrafts, handcrafted gifts, baked goods, and more will be on sale.
BB&T Classic
Sunday, December 3
At the Verizon Center, D.C.
1:30 p.m., $15150
(410) 547-SEAT
This charity basketball tournament benefits the Children's Charities Foundation. It features George Mason vs. Bucknell, George Washington vs. Virginia Tech, and Maryland vs. Notre Dame.
Mercantile Tennis Challenge
Wednesday, December 6
At 1 st Mariner Arena, Baltimore
7 p.m., $22 102
(410) 547-SEAT
The challenge features number 1ranked brothers Bob and Mike Bryan; tennis legend Martina Navratilova, 2004 Olympic Tennis Silver Medalist Mardy Fish, American Robby Ginepri, and other stars in this charity match to benefit the Baltimore Community Foundation.
Holiday Donation Drives Annual Holiday Food Baskets Community Project
Saturday, December 2 (canned goods collection)
December 89 (basket assembly and delivery)
9 a.m.4 p.m.
(410) 224-1778
The Annapolis Jaycees will be hosting a canned food drive at Graul's on Taylor Avenue in Annapolis on 12/2. Items collected will be assembled and delivered the following weekend to twenty-five Annapolis families. The families will be the recipients of a full holiday meal, new clothing, and new toys. Call to make a donation or volunteer your time to the project.
13 th Annual Santa on the Trail
Saturday, December 9 (rain date 12/10)
At sites throughout the county
10:30 a.m.2:45 p.m.
(410) 222-6244
This food donation drive benefits the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Santa will arrive at designated sites throughout the county to greet the communities. Please bring nonperishable food items to donate. Arrival times and sites listed in order:
10:30 a.m. Arnold Station
11:15 a.m. Jones Station Road Browse 'n' Buy
11:45 a.m. Hatton Register Green & Evergreen Road
12:15 p.m. Robinson Road and the B&A Trail
12:45 p.m. Earleigh Heights Ranger Station (refreshments)
1:45 p.m. Jumpers Hole Shopping Center
2:15 p.m. Harundale Shopping Center
2:45 p.m. Saw Mill Creek Park
7 th Annual Holiday Party for Boys & Girls Club
Friday, December 8
At the Bywater Club, Annapolis
3:30 p.m.
(410) 266-3996
This party outfits 45 children, ages 513, with their wish lists: socks, coats, jeans, and shoes. Sponsor a child for $40. Call in advance to contribute.
The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors
Monday, December 11
At Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park
8 p.m., free
(410) 636-6597
This free concert is for Harvest for the Hungry. Please bring nonperishable food for the North County Emergency Outreach Network (NCEON).
Marine Toys for Tots Program
December (and all year)
At sites throughout Maryland
(703) 640-9433
The Marine Toys for Tots Program is an annual toy collection and distribution campaign throughout the United States. Local Marine Corps Reserve units and volunteer organizations collect and distribute toys in nearly 520 communities covering all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information and local donation dropoff locations, visit www.toysfortots.org.
If you have an upcoming charity or benefit event that you would like to see listed in this column, please contact Associate Editor James Houck at jhouck[at]whatsupmag.com or (410) 267-9390 x104. Ticket- and registration-required events only please. For more information on nonprofit events and volunteer opportunities, see www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org or call Volunteer Anne Arundel at (410) 897-9207.
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