#OntheRoadWithRhonda December 21, 2021 |
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On Monday, December 6, our Mayor and City Council were Sworn-In on a beautiful Inauguration Day in Annapolis. See my Facebook page for a few photos and a video. And the Gala Ball was very well attended at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. This has truly been a time to reflect, a time to renew, and a time to reinvigorate. Again, I look forward to continuing to serve you over these next 4 years. I would like to emphasize to everyone that we all try to shop local during this holiday season. So please take another look at and review our list of Ward 3 businesses--right here in our own neighborhood. Be blessed. And be safe. Rhonda |
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Check out "The 12 Days of Annapolis" video featuring 6 Mt. Olive Carolers: (Left to right) Dottie, Florine, Eleanor, Clarence, Tracey, Maggie, and Pastor Rev. Dr. Owens, coordinated by Harold, Minister of Music. |
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MAMA & BABY PANTRY AT THE LIBRARY AT ANNAPOLIS MALL |
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This summer, Anne Arundel County Public Library opened the Mama and Baby Community Pantry at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall. Based on feedback from customers and addressing the tremendous need in our community, staff at the Discoveries library provide diapers, wipes, menstrual products and other personal hygiene items every Saturday morning for anyone in need. In the first month of service, nearly 100 children were served along with more than 60 adults. The pantry is stocked based on donations from customers and was outfitted and professionally organized courtesy of The Container Store. |
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The Anne Arundel County Department of Health, has published an appointment schedule for COVID-19 Vaccine: Booster Clinics on their website at https://aacounty.org/covidvax/third-dose/index.html. Schedules for county clinic locations are listed, including one vaccination clinic located in Ward 3 at the Lighthouse Shelter, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Another Annapolis clinic location is the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Ln, Annapolis, MD 21403. With the recent release of the omicron variant, national and local health officials suggest that all persons over the age of 18 get the Booster shot. |
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If you lost a loved one because of the COVID-19 pandemic, FEMA may be able to provide financial relief to the burden of funeral costs. You can call FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 1-844-684-6333, or visit their website HERE. |
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WEIS 4 SCHOOL SUPPORTS MILLS-PAROLE ELEMENTARY |
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You can support Mills- Parole Elementary school while you shop through the Weis 4 School Program! Here is how it works: Each time you shop at Weis Markets using your Weis Club Card, you’ll earn points for our school. The points you earn will help the school grow their share of $500,000. So, if you shop at Weis or want to start...scan the bar code below. |
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FUN HOLIDAY FACTS "YULE" ENJOY! |
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Did You Know? - Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff wrote “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in 15 minutes. Proof that sometimes, you really don’t need to overthink things.
- What people really want to feast upon during the holidays is…potatoes? YES. Roasted potatoes take the top spot for the most popular Christmas dish, followed by mashed potatoes.
- 28 Lego® sets are sold every second during the holiday season.
- Americans spend an average of $1000 on gifts, decorations, and more during the holiday season. That is approximately 50 chia pets which seems like a lot, but somehow also not.
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| | AAC NAACP's The Arundel Green Book | | |
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| | Walk Parole: A Scavenger Hunt for History | | |
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| | List of Ward 3 Businesses | | |
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Rhonda’s Public Safety “Mantra”: Rhonda Pindell Charles, Esq. Alderwoman/Councilwoman, Ward 3, Annapolis, MD City Council AND Chair, Public Safety Standing Committee, Annapolis City Council--Police, Fire (including EMS/Paramedics), and the Office of Emergency Management By law, the Public Safety Committee shall consider matters affecting public safety in the City. The Public Safety Committee shall review all proposed amendments to Title 11 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) and Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City Code. First and foremost: The public’s safety is paramount. Moreover, as this legal obligation relates to the community’s residents, businesses, and visitors, the public’s safety, including the public’s peace, morals, and welfare, is best assured when its residents are: 1 - healthy; 2 - informed (i.e., educated); 3 - meaningfully engaged in the enhancement of our professional and volunteer workforce; 4 - good money managers of their finances; 5 - residing in safe and affordable housing communities; 6 - mobile (i.e., easily able to access adequate and affordable transportation when needed); 7 - pursuing social, community, entertainment, the arts, historical, and recreational activities; 8 - as well as possibly choosing to enlighten themselves spiritually. Therefore, the Public Safety Committee is committed to working as “One Annapolis”—an Annapolis that values everyOne; and where "HEALTHY LIVING STARTS HERE.". |
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- City of Annapolis, Department of Planning & Zoning, Office of Economic Development, link for businesses:
https://www.annapolis.gov/598/Economic-Development - Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, link for businesses:
https://www.annearundelchamber.org |
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Keep up with Rhonda on the Road! | |
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