Wicker party fundraiser aids Weinberg Center
Seven local women sponsored a Wicker party for the Weinberg Center held April 25 at Eastview Club House. Jim Blank represented Wicker World Inc. Guests received a company check for the center instead of hostess gifts. The event signals growing interest in wicker fundraisers in the Frederick region.
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Weinberg Center
Jim Blank
Wicker World Inc
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania
Frederick
Lynne Dermody
Elaine Clark
Janice Currens
Nursing Workshop Highlights Speakers and Plans
The event featured speaker Roth Aus Derr, R.N., program advisor and moderator, and Gail Petre, R.N., with additional educators Dr. One Ross, Dr. Robert Keulsans, and Edwin B. Green not pictured. District & MINNA will plan further educational programs in the future.
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Dlethel
Roth Aus Derr
R.N
Gail Petre
One Ross
Robert Keulsans
Edwin B. Green
Minna
Upperville Colt and Horse Show marks 125th anniversary
The Upperville Colt and Horse Show enters its 125th year on June 5 to 11 at Grafton Farm, Upperville Virginia. Juniors run Monday and Tuesday with hunter and pony classes, adults compete Wednesday through Sunday including the $15,000 Upperville Jumper Classic and $5,000 Hunter Classic. Notables like Rodney Jenkins and Michele McEvoy race jumps, Mexican Equestrian Team competitors join the Classic, and Olympic course designer Robert Jolicoeur returns for the jumper courses. General admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for under 12, with Jumper Classic tickets at $3 for adults and $1 for children.
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Upperville
Robert Jolicoeur
Grafton Farm Show
Uppervie
Sualseenn
Maryland State Questers Elect Officers
Officers for the Maryland State Questers organization were recently installed, with new leadership taking charge of local chapters and upcoming events. The report highlights the succession plan and the group’s goals for community programs and heritage preservation.
Maryland Questers Form State Organization in Maryland
Twelve Questers chapters in Maryland formed a state organization to improve communication with the national group. The Questers, founded 1944 by Mrs. William George Bardens, promote appreciation and preservation of antiques and historic landmarks. National President Mrs. Ors Nickles installed officers at a April 18 luncheon. Local chapters contributed to Montgomery County and Virginia landmarks, and noted markers, bequests, and restorations.
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Questers
Maryland
William George Bardens
Pennsylvania
Mrz
Ors Nickles
Richard Freer
Jesse T. Price
James Kunce
Abeer Margret
Kaleidoscope Day Festival At Pine Arts Center
A colorful family festival hosted by the National Collection of Pine Arts promises demonstrations by artists and craftspeople. Participants can learn dough shapes stained glass puppets and kites while exploring miniature museum spaces and creating dragon sculptures and collage boxes.
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National Collection of Pine Arts
Smithoosian Institution
Sonar Sala Wal BP
Mitimuseum
Parscares
NCFA
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Wicker Party
Arts
Colt & Horse Show
At & Am
Rodney Jenkins
Michele McEvoy
Maryland Stets Questers
Imetall
Richard Fiske
Gene Archer
Frank Hopkins
Robert McClosky
Landon Porter
Jesse T
National Questers
Poetter
Dawson House
Montgomery County Historical Society
Sean Dawsen
Five Points
Chevy Chase
Bethesda
Columbia University
Natioonal
Quince Street
Philadelphia
Quester
Donald R. Lamborne
Canves- Com
St. Lows
Lamboree
Bob Brown
Martomsiten
Ekert
Frederick County National Bank
Banking Service
Ciiff
Dulles
Boyer Travel Agency
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