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READ ACROSS AMERICA; March 2nd – This is an annual activity to honor Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and promote literacy and a love of reading among children. We have been invited, once again, to Crofton Elementary as guest readers. Contact the chamber for more information or to volunteer by February 22 – it’s a lot of fun! Opportunity Builders, Inc. – presents their 14th annual Mardi Gras, February 4, 2012; 6 – 10 PM Great music, great food, silent auction, live auction, great fun. Tickets & sponsorships

Congratulations: The Pennoyer Group - celebrating 40 years in business Crofton Yoga sponsoring 4th Annual Yoga for a Cause. 100% of your $15 donation for each class you attend will be given to the chosen charity. You enjoy yoga while your class payment(s) help local causes. Classes: December 27 – 31. Register on line: www.croftonyoga.com Congratulations: Gardiner Realty and Development Co. wins two Costar Power Broker Awards. This annual award recognizes the “best of the

Congratulations to: Chris Engler, Mark Cunningham, Elizabeth Powell and Dominic Scine who will serve another term on the Board of Directors. Good Luck: Ginny Woody (The Washington Savings Bank) will be retiring in December and Lewis Burroughs (BB&T - Waugh Chapel Branch) will be relocating to the Annapolis Branch in December, as well. Thank you both for all of your support for the chamber over the years. Congratulations: Kim Grounds - Providing Time - celebrating

Thanks to Xtreme Hair, Quality One Carpet, Inc. and FINS for hosting the October Mixer Congratulations, Dr. Tom Lo: as of May, 2011 has been formally acknowledged by The American Association of Integrative Medicine for proficiency and high achievement in the field of Integrative Healthcare and has been accepted into membership as a Diplomat of the College of Manipulative & Body Based Practices Opportunity Builders, Inc (OBI) invites you to join them on November

Congratulations: Dr. Thomas K. Lo of Crofton has been selected for inclusion in the new 2011 “Guide to America’s Top Chiropractors”. The publication is available via e-book to consumers and corporate human resource departments. The selection process is based on a point value system that awards points for education, years in practice, and affiliations with professional associations. No fees, sponsorships, donations or advertising are accepted to ensure an unbiased selection. The Crofton

THANKS to TLC for hosting the Ice Cream Social in July. THANKS to The Washington Savings Bank for sponsoring the Mixer in August. Congratulations: Money Magazine, once again, has selected Crofton as one of the top 100 towns in this country based on great job opportunities, schools, safe streets, economic strength, and recreational activities. Baltimore Washington Medical Center - September Events: Healthy Living Class, Stroke Support Group, Stay in Circulation: Preventing

Congratulations to FORBES PRINTING – celebrating their 25th Anniversary Public Hearing: To provide an opportunity for interested citizens to obtain information about the proposed landfill (located at the end of Capitol Raceway Drive) and the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Tentative Determination, an Informational Meeting and a Public Hearing are scheduled for August 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the Crofton Elementary School Cafeteria/Auditorium located at 1405 Duke of Kent

Thanks to State Farm Insurance/Kirk Lynn Agency, Crofton Yoga, Crofton Printing and Copy Centre, Ledo Pizza at Eddies Place and S & S Music for hosting our 1st After Hours Mixer in June and Crofton Fine Art & Framing and Camtin Café for hosting the 2nd June Mixer. Huntington Learning Center is launching “Reading Adventure” – a summer reading program encouraging students to immerse themselves in the books they read. At the end of the summer, there will be a celebration to

Thanks to Bowen Painting and Remodeling for hosting the great May Mixer! Welcome: Femi Jafri – new branch manager at the BB&T Crofton Branch. Congratulations: Anne Arundel Community College – named for the fifth consecutive year to the “President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll” by the Corporation for National and Community Service for its support of volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. The Office of Emergency Management along with the

Congratulations: Crofton Fine Art & Framing celebrating their 20th Anniversary Congratulations: Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI) celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Their next fundraiser is the 8th Annual Golf Tournament, June 13 at Compass Point Golf Course. For information on sponsorships or golfing call: 410-787-0700 Skate Zone will host a “Rolling for Relief” benefit on May 2 from 5 – 8 PM. 100% of the admission fees will be donated to the American Red Cross and flagged

Congratulations: Ledos Pizza at Eddies Place – celebrating their 25th Anniversary Congratulations: Allison’s Restaurant – celebrating their 5th Anniversary Thanks to Allison’s Restaurant for hosting the New Member Orientation last month and to those members who attended the event. 2nd Annual Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour – May 20, 3:45 – 6:00 PM Sponsored by Vuong’s Tae Kwon Do Center and Vocelli Pizza 1117 RT 3 N – Gambrills This event celebrates the

Thanks to Ledo Pizza at Eddie’s Place, Sly Horse Tavern, Elements Massage, 4 Seasons Grille, Vocelli Pizza, Black-Eyed Susan Florist, Belair Engineering, Crofton Country Club and Senator Ed Reilly, County Councilman Jerry Walker and Sheriff Ron Bateman for supporting our Installation Of Officers Event. Thanks to Sly Horse Tavern for hosting our February After Hours Mixer. Congratulations: Quality Carpet One, Inc. - celebrating 42 years in business! The Kiwanis Club