Poppy's Peeps Relay For Life Team/Brew River: It's Ladies Night!Show your support at Brew River from 6-9PM. Tickets are $25.00 and will include appetizers, unlimited coffee, tea, and sodas, as well as 2 tickets for alcoholic beverages. Event will also include door prizes, raffles, 50/50, and a silent auction with great prizes to bid on. All proceeds will be donated to the Wicomico County Relay For Life. For tickets please contact Sheila @ 410-924-7274 or e-mail me at s_roe21801@yahoo.com. be sure and tell all your girlfriends and we hope to see you there for an evening of fun. Sheila Roe, 410-924-7274, s_roe21801@yahoo.com

RESCHEDULED/Breaktime Sports Bar and Grill will hold the Annual “Kim Scott Memorial Night”,: March 11... Breaktime Sports Bar and Grill will hold the Annual “Kim Scott Memorial Night”, Thurs. Feb. 25. Enjoy live music, all-you-can-eat dinner and auction. Admission is $20 per person and all proceeds benefit Women Supporting Women. Find more info on our website at ( 410-548-7880, 410-742-7665)

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Weekend Festival: Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Weekend Festival has been rescheduled for the weekend of Mar. 12-14. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Delaware.

Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept.: A 44 year tradition continues – Fried Chicken and Ham Carryout: Featuring ½ fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, candied sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, roll and ice cream - $11.00; from 1pm to 6 pm. Contact the Bishopville Vol. Fire Department @ 410.352.5757, fdemsbishopville@mchsi.com, or bishopvillevfd.com.

Micky Fins Dockside Bar and Grill is hosting an upscale Irish Christmas Bull & Oyster Roast: from 1:00 – 6:00 PM to benefit Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The Irish Christmas coincides with the weekend-long events at the beach including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ocean City. The event promises all the familiar faces and tastes of Marlin Moon Grille and guests are encouraged to get their tickets now as this event is sure to be a sell out. Tickets are just $35 per person and include all you care to eat food, beer, wine and live Irish Folk music by Off the Boat. Call 410-213-9033 for tickets and more information. The proceeds from this event, will be used to help fight child abuse, neglect and suffering in our community. Last year, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services served over 1,500 families in the community by working with families who have intensive mental health needs through Enhanced Families Now; serving at risk adolescent girls who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in their lives through the SAGES program; helping impoverished families find needed financial support and resources through Family Connections; providing comprehensive counseling services; and advocating for neglected and abused children through Lower Shore CASA. For more information about Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services or to make a donation, please call 410-641-4598 or visit the website at www.gowoyo.org.

29th Annual CAI Volleyball Challenge/Easter Seals: Mar. 19-21. The Volleyball Challenge is celebrating its 29th year and is designed as a “healthy competition,” which benefits children and adults with disabilities in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Teams of 6-10 people sign up to play teams of similar ability in a 90-minute rotation on one of the event days.The event will be held at Carpenter Sports Building at Delaware University. Registration – To register or for more information, call Beth Elswick at Easter Seals at (302) 221-2066 or visit our website at www.de.easterseals.com

Cypress Heart and Hands 4-H Relay for Life Team: Pampered Chef Cooking Fundraiser Come enjoy an afternoon out with amazing food, awesome cooking tips, and many laughs; all while supporting a great cause!Be the first to check out all the new Spring/Summer 2010 Products!Starts at 2 pm. Carey’s United Methodist Church Carey’s Camp Rd (5 miles west of Millsboro off Rt24) Please RSVP by March 12thto Jodie Gravenor Home: 302-934-7296 Cell (call or text): 302-236-5541

9th Annual Pink Ribbon Basket Bingo: Salisbury Moose Lodge 833 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. - Games Start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20.00 in advance/$25.00 at the door Call 410-548-7880 for Tickets or Further Information

Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept. Bull and Oyster Roast: Bull & Oyster Roast, doors open @ 6 pm till 10 pm. Featuring our famous oyster fritters, steamed and raw oysters, roast beef, sodas, water and beer for $30.00. Tickets on sale now! Contact the Bishopville Vol. Fire Department @ 410.352.5757, fdemsbishopville@mchsi.com, or bishopvillevfd.com.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland’s Calypso Night: 6-10 p.m. at the Mardela Springs Fire Hall located on 299 Station St., Mardela Springs, MD 21837. The fun-filled fundraiser includes dinner, live music, games, and silent and Chinese auctions. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Please call 410-749-1366 for more information.

Dedication to Wicomico Child Advocacy Center /Sarah's House: Be a hero. Station 16, Salisbury's old fire house, will the event to benefit over 700 children in Wicomico County who are abused or neglected annually! $40 per person includes food prepared by Station 7, beer and wine. For more information call 410-749-0632.

Beef and Brew Fundraiser for Delaware Hospice at the Georgetown Cheer Center: Have a great time and support a worthwhile organization at Delaware Hospice’s Beef and Brew in Georgetown on Friday, April 16th, from 6:30 to 10:30 pm, at the Georgetown Cheer Center. With beef and sides by Georgia House and beer by Banks Wines & Spirits and the Starboard, the evening will feature raffles, a silent auction, and dancing with “The Funsters.” Call 856-7717 for tickets or sponsorship information. Proceeds will benefit Delaware Hospice, as the only not-for-profit hospice in Delaware, in its efforts to provide quality care to local families.

Salisbury Christian School Presents: Get dressed up and join the Cast of The Wizard of Oz Saturday April 24 from 2 to 4pm Games * Face Painting * Prizes * Yellow Brick Road Parade * Cake and Punch Photos with your favorite Characters by Photo Joe $10 per person Reservations required /Space is limited Call 410-546-0661 or email kjbadger@comcast.net

P.A.S.S. of Delmarva Monthly Meeting: Post Adoption Search and Support Group WHERE : Wicomico County Public Library – Centre at Salisbury Branch 4pm. We are a group of adult adoptees and birthparents on the Eastern Shore of MD, VA and Southern DE who are looking to help others who have been touched by Adoption. If you are searching for a lost loved one or just need to talk to people who have been in your shoes...that's us! Free and open to the public CONTACT : Kristin Glassman 302-280-6356 or passofdelmarva@hotmail.com Or find us in Yahoo! Groups under PASS_of_Delmarva

Poodle Club of America Rescue/ Fountain's Wedding and Conference Center: Enjoy an evening of delicious hor's d'oueuvres, soft drinks and a Chineese Action. Tx. are $30 and benefit the Poodle Club of America Resue Foundation. For ticket information call 410-749-5445 or www.poodleclubofamerica.org

Autism Foundation Meetings: Join us as we provide information, tools, and resources to help you, friends, and family members optimize the quality of life of the individual you know with autism and to establish a supportive foundation for you, the caretaker. Refreshments available. Please call us in advance if you require us to unlock the side entrance with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Phone 410.820.9005. The support group is regularly scheduled for the second Thursday of every month. www.naaofmdes.org

Crisis House located at 110 N. Raildroad Ave. Georgetown, DE.: Crisis House located at 110 N. Raildroad Ave. Georgetown, DE. The Crisis House is a 30 day emergency homeless shelter need of twin size metal framed beds, we do not need the mattresses though. we need 14 single beds and 2 bunk beds. We are asking that if there is anyway you could let the public know about this need we would be extremely greatful. The Program Director is Michele Stewart and the phone number is #302-856-2246. Like all shelters we are always in need of food donations as well, but at this time we are in most need of these beds. Thank you so much for taking the tie to read our request and if you are able to assist us in anyway. If you have any questions, please contact me at 302-569-1268 or Michele at the Crisis House Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Easter Seals/Dance classes: A unique form of dance class was designed for people who use wheelchairs to learn how to social dance with a standing partner, but would benefit therapists, dance teachers, adaptive sports professionals or anyone interested in working with wheelchair users. It is offered to anyone with or without a disability is available twice a year at the University of Delaware and can be taken for course credit. Students who do not use a wheelchair have the chance to experience what it is like to dance using a wheelchair. This class will be offered in the spring at the University of Delaware. For more information or to find out how to get involved visit: www.udel.edu and go to class listings for Spring 2010.

ESGR Delware: ESGR Delaware's mission is to promote a culture in which all Delaware employers support and value the military service of their employees by recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of the law and resolving conflicts through mediation. ESGR operates through a network of thousands of volunteers throughout the nation. ESGR is available to provide free education, information and mediation, if necessary. ESGR is available to answer any employer or service member's question, as it relates to existing employment laws. For more information, please call us the Delaware ESGR office at 302.326.7582 or visit www.ESGRdelaware.org

Friends Like Me: It's a great new website just for disabled persons. Hang out, meet friends, and let people know how cool you really are! Looking for more than just a friend? Find someone special today at FriendsLikeMe.org. Sign up at www.FriendsLikeMe.org

Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans: Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans operates a toll free confidential helpline that offers 24-access to referrals, information, and direct assistance to those who’ve served our country. Whether it’s jobs, housing, counseling, transportation, or just cutting through the red tape to get the VA benefits they so deserve, this program, run by the Maryland state department of health and mental hygiene, is vital to support the transition of our veterans back into civilian life. They’ve answered the call, and we are ready to answer theirs. Kara Turner, kturner@mdva.state.md.us

Need Income Tax Preparation help?: SHORE-UP in Salisbury will offer free assistance. for individuals and families making under $40,000 . For more information 410-749-1142 ext.330 or visit our website for a complete list of community events.

Rehoboth Library/Encourage Kids to read Leap Program: Children 4 and up are invited to come out every Wednesday to read to the dogs at the Rehoboth Library. LEAP, literacy, education, assistance pups, helps encourage emergent and hesitant readers to love reading, and of ourse, to love dogs!Wendy Tindall, 302-227-8044,

Shrimp Night every Friday Night.: 1lb of Shrimp with a pitcher of beer or soda $12.00, 1/2 lb shrimp. Event Times: 5:00 Pm To 8:00pm Location: 101 State Road, Rehoboth Beach beneficiary: VFW Programs Who to contact: Sally Tobin, or Ray Collas 302-227-5354

Stop Smoking Classes: COME IN FROM THE COLD! ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING OUT IN THE WIND, THE RAIN, AND THE COLD? THE SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CAN HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING WITH A PROGRAM FEATURING THE MEDICATIONS CHANTIX OR THE NICOTINE PATCH. THE PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S WESTOVER BUILDING FROM 4:30 TO 5:30 P.M. ON THURSDAYS, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 4, 2010. THERE IS NO COST FOR THE 10-WEEK CLASS OR FOR THE PRESCRIPTION, BUT PARTICIPATION IN THE CLASS IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE FREE PRESCRIPTION. CALL 443-523-1760 TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED, SO CALL TODAY! Somerset County Health Dept. 7920 Crisfield Hwy. Westover, MD 21871 443-523-1729

The SPCA of Georgetown: The SPCA of Georgetown, Delaware has teamed with Rita’s Italian Ice in the Midway Galleria to collect pet food donations during the entire month of September. The shelter is in need of canned cat food, canned dog food, kitten and puppy chow, and bagged cat food. In thanks for your support, Rita’s will provide 10 coupons for each donation.Adult dog food is not needed at this time, and the shelter asks that all dog food donated is made by VeRUS, a natural holistic pet food that helps regulate the dog’s digestive systems. Canned cat food should be pate (not chunky). For more information, please call 302.541.4478.

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.: Did you know that there are new medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses? UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2009 grant program now. Grants to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ commercial health benefit plans. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services. Find out more. Go to www.uhccf.org. A public service message from UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.

Volunteers Needed: You Can Help a Struggling Reader!: Volunteers Needed: You Can Help a Struggling Reader! Did you know that 20 – 30% of children will find learning to read the most difficult task they have ever encountered? You can help a struggling reader. Reading ASSIST® Institute trains volunteers in a specific, multisensory, systematic, research-based reading intervention program. After completion of training, volunteers are placed in partner elementary schools. Volunteers work in teams and tutor students on-on-one or in small groups.No prior teaching experience is necessary! If you have a kind heart, love children, are willing to take training and complete a Criminal Background and Child Abuse Registry Check this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. After training, the volunteer commitment is to tutor one half day per week during the school year. The next volunteer training class begins in Milford on Thursday, September 17and runs every Thursday through November 12 from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. Please contact Sue McGrath, (302) 425-4080 or smcgrath@readingassist.org for more information