November Newsletter
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
Observed during the month of November, National Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, traditions, and culture of our country’s original inhabitants and their descendants. In November and every month, we pay tribute to the rich histories and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. Learn more and find events and activities at the Anne Arundel County Public Library HERE.
Join the STEM Celebration at the Anne Arundel County Library
The Maryland STEM Festival is a “month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics designed to advance STEM education,” Anne Arundel County Public Library is participating in the celebration with many unique in-person and online STEM activities. With story times, science shows and experiments, computer hacking games, and much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
8th Annual Freedom Fund Gala and Awards Banquet
The Anne Arundel County NAACP Branch's tradition of the Freedom Fund Banquet celebrates the achievements and contributions of citizens who have made a difference in the community throughout the year. This year's Gala, on Friday, November 17th, features the theme THRIVING TOGETHER: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. You can learn more about this event and purchase tickets to this year's 8th Annual Freedom Fund Gala and Awards Banquet HERE. Ticket sales will end on November 10th or when the event sells out.
Celebrating the Fort Meade Alliance
The Fort Meade Alliance 20th Anniversary Gala on October 21st was indeed a night to remember. I enjoyed connecting with Lieutenant General Haugh, the soon-to-be Commander of US Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency, and seeing many friendly faces. Congratulations to the Fort Meade Alliance on your 20th Anniversary! Since 2003 your organization has helped the Fort Meade region and the residents in many ways.
Faith and Blue Weekend
Faith and Blue Weekend strives to create more inclusive, safer, and stronger communities and neighborhoods by connecting law enforcement officers and residents through faith-based organizations. The Anne Arundel County Police Department hosted several Faith and Blue events around the County in October, and I was glad to attend the event at Heritage Community Church to connect with community members in such a meaningful way.
Remarkable Resource for Youth in Need
I was overjoyed to spend the afternoon of October 15th in Annapolis with the amazing Pastor Sheryl Menendez as she hosted the reopening of the H20 4. L.I.F.E. Clubhouse in Robinwood. This fantastic resource provides a safe place and essential support to youth in need by providing social activities and life skills designed to promote healthy social connections and reduce isolation. Leaders like Pastor Menendez are what make communities whole and wholesome.
