Opportunities to Support Our Schools (Updated 11/16/09)
Through Nov. 20
Cheesecake Orders
Salisbury Middle School

As a special part of Salisbury Middle School's multifaceted book fair, the school is taking orders starting in early November through Nov. 20 for cheesecakes through the Barnes & Noble Café. These cheesecakes will be available for pickup just in time for Thanksgiving break. Call 410-677-5149.

Through Nov. 30
Fruit Sale
Salisbury Middle School Band

The Salisbury Middle School Band is holding its annual Fruit Sale. Contact the school at 410-677-5149 or talk with any band or band front member to place your order. The sale will end Nov. 30. Fruit will be delivered on or near Dec. 16. All proceeds go towards the band’s yearly expenses.

Friday, Nov. 13-Friday, Nov. 20
PTA Book Fair
Fruitland Primary and Intermediate Schools

Fruitland Intermediate and Fruitland Primary PTA Book Fair will be held from Nov. 13-20. The book fair is located in the Media Center at both the Intermediate and Primary Schools. The Book Fair will be open on the evening of Nov. 20 from 6-8 during the Family Fun and Fitness Night, held at Fruitland Primary School for students and families of both Fruitland schools. (Note: This PTA Family Fun and Fitness Night is open to all PTA members from Wicomico schools, and non-PTA parents/guardians who would like to bring their children to the event can register for the PTA at the door if from Fruitland, or pay $5 at the door per adult.)

Monday, Nov. 16-Friday, Nov. 20
Book Fair
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School

Charles H. Chipman Elementary School in Salisbury is havig a book fair during American Education Week (Nov. 16-20), put on by the Chipman PTA. 410-677-5814.

Monday, Nov. 16-Friday, Nov. 20
Book Fair
Northwestern Elementary School

Northwestern Elementary School is having a Read Around the World Book Fair Nov. 16-20. 410-677-5808.

Friday, Nov. 20
International Dessert Theater Cabaret
James M. Bennett High School

The James M. Bennett High World Language Department and the Class of 2011 are sponsoring an International Dessert Theater Cabaret on Friday, Nov. 20 from 7-9:30 p.m. Entertainment by staff and students in many languages will be showcased: singing, dancing, poetry recitation, instrumentals and short vignettes in English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, and Hungarian. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased in advance from performers or at lunch shifts; they will also be available at the door for $6. 410-677-5141

Friday, Nov. 20
Talent Show and Spaghetti Dinner
Mardela Middle and High School

Mardela's students and staff will display their talents for the community in this "Return to the 80's Talent Show." There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. No tickets will be sold at the door. The Edgeucators will perform during intermission. Contact information: Mardela Middle and High 410-677-5142. Sharon Harcum, talent show director, sharcum@bwave.com. Lesia Pruitt, dinner coordinator, pruitt25@comcast.net. Dawn Carey, silent auction coordinator, acarey889@comcast.net.

Friday, Nov. 20
Flower Sale to Benefit Yearbook Begins
Mardela Middle and High School

Mardela Middle and High School’s annual poinsettia flower sale to support the publication of the yearbook begins Nov. 20. A variety of colors and sizes are available. Delivery is right after the end date of Dec. 16. 410-677-5142.

Saturday, Nov. 21
BingoMania 51
Mardela Middle and High Band Benefit

BingoMania 51 will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Doors open at 5pm, Early Bird Play at 6pm, Regular Play at 7:30p. Sponsored by the Mardela Middle and High School Band Parents. Proceeds support Mardela Bands and Bandfront with the purchase of music, instruments, equipment, uniforms, transportation, scholarships, and other means that provide for the student. 410-677-5142.

Saturday, Nov. 21
Holiday Craft Sale
Bennett Middle School PTA

The Bennett Middle School PTA will have a craft sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the school cafeteria. The event will feature handmade crafts and gift items by local artisans. Call now if you are interested in being a craft vendor. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call Laurie Parker at 410-677-5140.

Saturday, Nov. 21
Step and Cheer for a Cure
Salisbury Middle School

Step and Cheer for a Cure, a fund-raiser to benefit the American Cancer Society, will take place at Salisbury Middle School from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. To promote community awareness of the many types of cancer, SMS is sponsoring this fund-raiser and inviting Step and Cheer teams from the area to sign up to perform; please contact Cassandra O'Neal at coneal@wcboe.org or 410-677-5149 to register your team by Oct. 30. Each performance only needs to be 3 minutes. Family members are strongly encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be available. Donations are welcome, and all donations will go to the American Cancer Society to support its mission of eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service. 410-677-5149.

Sunday, Nov. 22
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Mardela Middle and High Wrestling Team

The wrestling team of Mardela Middle and High is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Applebee’s in Seaford. The cost is $5, and all proceeds benefit the wrestling team. Wrestlers are selling tickets prior to the event, and will serve at the breakfast. 410-677-5142.

Coupon Booklets for Local Restaurants
Benefitting Kindness of Strangers Fund

LORA (Local Owners Restaurant Association) coupon booklets are now being sold, with proceeds going to the Kindness of Strangers Fund. Kindness of Strangers (KOS) is a fund established to assist families in purchasing therapeutic/adaptive equipment for their children with special needs ages birth-21. The coupon booklets are $25, and $20 of that amount goes into the KOS fund. Five dollars goes to Junior Achievement, which printed the booklet. The booklet is worth more than $200 with locally owned restaurants such as Market Street, Sobo's, Breaktime, Red Roost, Boonies, Adam's and others. Use all the coupons and your name will be entered to win cash prizes which will be drawn at Pork in the Park. This is a great way to help others. Call Lori Thompson at 410-677-5250 or e-mail her at lthompso@wcboe.org to purchase a booklet.

Available Now
Kids of Honor Gift Cards
Viva Espresso

If you eat/drink at Viva Espresso coffee shop on College Avenue, please consider buying a gift card to use for your purchases. Viva Espresso now has a Kids of Honor branded gift card for sale there. You just buy it at face value and use it for your purchases. Nancy Dix, owner of Viva Espresso, donates a portion of all sales to Kids of Honor - a win/win situation! You can re-load the card when it gets low or runs out. The cards also make great gifts for dog/cat sitters, birthdays, holidays, get well gifts, mail-carriers, etc.
October 6, 2009