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Romance, Runs, Plants and Paper

Activities abound in and around Severna Park this weekend - choose from Romeo and Juliet, local elementary school 5k runs, plant sales and document shredding.

Not sure how to spend your weekend? 

Here are some suggestions for the weekend of April 29 - May 1:

Get a taste of romance with Severna Park High School and Broadneck High School's joint production of Romeo and Juliet.

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  • Where/When: , 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409/ April 29 at 7 p.m., April 30 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and May 1 at 2:30 p.m.  
  • Pricing: $10 per person.  Assigned reserved seating for all shows.  Advanced ticket purchase is recommended, however tickets will be available for sale at the door.

Choose from two 5k runs this weekend - or try to do both!

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Jones Elementary 5k Run for Technology and Feisty Fox Fun Run

  • Where/When: , 122 Hoyle Ln, Severna Park, MD 21146/ April 30 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Why go?   Proceeds will benefit Jones Elementary School's technology fund and will be used to purchase educational technologies for classrooms.   In addition, two dollars from every registration goes to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.  Packet pick-up and day of registration begins at 7 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. with the 1 Mile Fun Run beginning at 9 a.m.  For more information call 410-222-6565 , email joneselementary@gmail.com or visit http://www.jonesrunfortechnology.com

  • Pricing: $20 for 12 and under/ $35 for 5K participants. Buy Tickets

Folger McKinsey 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run at Kinder Farm Park

  • Where/When:, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD 21108/ May 1 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Why Go?:This is a fundraiser for Folger McKinsey Elementary School and an event that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.  The One Mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m., the 5k starts at 9:30 a.m.  Registration is available online at www.active.com, key word: Folger.   This family friendly event also includes a silent auction and prizes for winning runners!   For more information, email: elaine.schall@kraft.com
  • Pricing: $20/ individual & $50/ family in advancet Buy Tickets

Find a variety of hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, herbs and more at the Shipley's Choice Garden Club Annual Plant Sale.

  • Where/When: , 310 Governor Stone Pkwy, Millersville, MD 21108/ April 30 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Why Go?  The Shipley's Choice Garden Club features a great selection of plants and baskets!
  • Pricing:  Varies depending on plants

Get rid of excess documents in a secure way by participating in the Shred It! (And Forget It!) event at Severna Park Middle School.

  • Where/When: , 450 Jumpers Hole Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146/ April 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Why Go?:  Great chance to clean out your file cabinents!  The Severna Park Community Center is sponsoring this event.  There will be a limit of 5 boxes per car.  There is no cost for this service but donations to benefit SPCC will gladly be accepted. For more information, call 410-647-5843 or visit: http://severnaparkcommunitycenter.com/shred-it.html 
  • Pricing: Free but donations to benefit SPCC will gladly be accepted.
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