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Catonsville Women's Giving Circle

Garden Party!

5/3/2018

New Date!
Come out for our annual Garden Party, hosted by Monica Simonsen. There will be music, food, and wine from the Wine Bin.
Where: 17 Maple Ave.
When: Sunday June 10th 4:00pm - 6:30

We are asking you to please bring items to support one of our grantees: Catonsville Emergency Assistance

The CEA's pantry is sorely depleted. Items needed most:

Pancake Mixes * Muffin Mixes * Pasta Sides * Peanut Butter * Potato Sides * Mashed Potatoes * Rice Sides * Cake Mixes * Brownie Mixes * Frosting * Peanut Butter
* Canned Chicken Soup * Snacks (cookies, crackers) * Canned Meats (Spam, corned beef, ham, salmon) * Pancake Syrup * Granola Bars * Canned Fruit * Canned Corn * Canned Meals (Chef Boyardee, Stews, Chili) * Tomato Products (especially diced tomatoes, tomato paste)

It's finally time for a Spring Social

4/4/2018

Come join us for a 'Strictly Social' Spring Social!
Where: Ships Cafe
When: Wednesday April 25 from 5:30-7:30
We will be upstairs at Ships Cafe for a spring social, come out and see whats going on with the circle.
We will draw a name from all the women who have paid their 2018 dues and the lucky winner will win a gift basket valued at $140.00! The basket contains gift certificates to Narcissus Salon, Blue Iris Flowers, and Pat's Porch!

Educational Program

3/9/2018

We invite you to attend the Catonsville Women's Giving Circle's latest educational program.

Refugee Neighbors in Our Community
Understanding resettlement
Wednesday, April 4th
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Catonsville Clubhouse
10 St. Timothy Lane

Enjoy a glass of wine, courtesy of The Wine Bin and
munchies prepared by the staff of Syriana Café.
The Catonsville Women's Giving Circle is happy to provide an opportunity for members and guests to explore the scope of the issue in our community, to showcase the work of local organizations supporting refugees and asylum seekers, and to invite you to think about ways we can welcome our new neighbors.

MEET OUR PANELISTS:
Najla Drooby
Resettlement Facilitator, Langley Hill Friends Meeting

Kristen Strain
Executive Director, Baltimore Office, Tahirih Justice Center

Taylor Jenkins
Volunteer Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, Baltimore

Camille Wathne and Alexis Brown
Journey Upward Mentoring Program (JUMP)

Rasha Obaid
Owner, Syriana Café, Ellicott City

Following their presentations, there will be ample time to ask questions and to meet and mingle with the presenters.
Did you know Asylum seekers are not eligible for public assistance and can not work for a full year? Please consider donating items from the following list to be shared with our new neighbors.
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Feminine napkins
Kleenex
Laundry Soap
Bar and Hand Soap
Dish Detergent
Multi-Purpose Cleaning Products
Gift Cards to H-Mart, Ikea, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores

Winter Social

2/6/2018

Come out and join us for a Winter Social!
Come out and join the Circle members for a Winter Social. Bring a friend who wants to join and learn what the Circle has planned for 2018.
When: February 21 from 5:30 to 7:30
Where: Matthews 1600

Annual General Membership Meeting

1/7/2018

Come out and brave the cold for the Annual Membership Meeting, hear and vote on the recommendations of the Grants Committee. This meeting is for CWGC members only.
Where: Catonsville Clubhouse 10 St Timothy's Lane
When: January 24 at 7pm.

Holiday Social

11/23/2017

Join Us for Our Holiday Social

When: December 7th from 7pm - 9pm
Where: Melissa Woods' Home
             9 Melvin Ave
             Catonsville

As has been our custom at socials, we are asking attendees to support one of our grantees. The Children’s Home is in need of gift cards for Walmart or McDonald’s, in amounts of $5-$25. They use these cards as incentives, birthday gifts and prizes for their residents.  Please note that McDonald’s now sells Arch Cards in these amounts; they are refillable, and have no fees or expiration dates.

We also encourage all attending to bring along a friend so they can get to know more about us. We wouldn't mind if you brought your checkbook with you. Perhaps you are a past member or are still on the fence about joining. Now is a great time to make that tax-deductible $260 contribution, so we can provide more grants to nonprofit organizations benefiting greater Catonsville.

Happy Hour Social

10/5/2017

Fall Happy Hour Social
Come out and join us for a Happy Hour Social.
When: November 8th from 6 - 8pm.
Where: Caton Tavern 1705 Edmondson Ave
Hope to see everyone there!

Back to School Fall Social

8/13/2017

Back to School Fall Social
Come join us for our Fall Social, give yourself a break from filling out all those back to school forms and see what the women of CWGC are up to. Meet new members and find out what's new with the Circle

When: September 6th from 5:30 - 7:30
Where: Dimitri's International Grill
2205 Frederick Rd

June 22nd, 2017

6/22/2017

Summer Social at Opies!

Where: Opie's Soft Serve and Snowballs 1603 Edmondson Ave
When: Sunday July 16, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Come and meet new members and learn about upcoming events.
Bring the family and enjoy Opie's ice cream

May 23rd, 2017

5/23/2017

The Banneker Historical Park and Museum is hosting a Colonial Market Fair on June 10 and 11th. They are looking for volunteers for 2 hour shifts from 10-12, 12-2 and 2-4 on both days.
Volunteers are needed as:
- Herb Garden Docents
- Vegetable Garden Docents
- Greeters
- Parking Attendants
- Children;s Crafts and Games Helper
- Banneker Gallery Docent
- Farmstead Hike Leader
- Gopher
- Tent Preparation
If anyone is interested in volunteering they would greatly appreciate the help.
Please contact Kim Box at catonsvillegiving@gmail.com