Pasadena: Benefit scheduled Saturday for young burn victim | Maryland Gazette (HometownGlenBurnie.com)

While camping at Jellystone campground in Hagerstown, their 3-year-old son, Aaron, fell into the smoldering coals from a campfire and received second- and third-degree burns on his left arm, hand and ankle as well as his right arm. Aaron was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors quickly discovered that he needed to be transported to John Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, where he underwent his first surgery to remove the debris from the accident.

He was hospitalized for the next three days and underwent bandage changes, occupational therapist visits, psychiatrist visits as well as burn surgery. Nine days after the incident, Aaron and his parents met with a plastic surgeon, who told them the child would need another surgery for skin grafts. Aaron is now recovering but the hospital bills are piling up.

Family friends John Shetrone and Colleen Dove along with the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation will hold a fundraiser at 1 p.m. Saturday to help with the costs that the insurance did not cover. The benefit will be held at 341 Eagle Hill Road.

There will be food, snowballs, a moon bounce, water slide, fishing, horseshoes, volleyball, water trampoline, an auction, paddle boats, money wheels, and 50/50 raffles.

All proceeds will go to the Aaron Golden fund, which will be turned over to the Anne Arundel County Professional Burn Foundation after Aaron's medical bills have been covered.

"We were touched by the fact that the foundation is totally nonprofit with no paid employees and helps many citizens of this county with emotional, physical and financial help after they or one of their family members have suffered a serious burn," Ms. Golden said. "Our wish is that we will be able to help others and foremost to send other children to burn camps with the extra revenue."

For more information, call 443-618-0125 or send e-mail to cweber@visiontech.biz.

Turtle race

The Riviera Beach Library, 1130 Duvall Highway, invites all elementary school-aged children to its Turtle Race Classic at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Children can register their fastest turtle at the library to compete in the race.

Contact the library at 410-222-6285 to register or for more information.

July concerts

Downs Memorial Park invites everyone to enjoy a Sunday evening at the park listening to various performers. The concerts start at 6 p.m. every Sunday.

This month's schedule includes the Pan-American Rhythm Project tomorrow, The Commodores playing Jazz on July 13, the Bay Jazz Project July 20 and Mike and the ECB on July 27.

The park is located at 8311 John Downs Loop.

Contact the park office at 410-222-6230 for more information.

Kids' fishing derby

The Pasadena Sportfishing Group will hold its second fishing derby of the year for children from 8 to 11:30 a.m. July 12 at Downs Memorial Park, 8311 John Downs Loop.

The entry fee is $3 in advance or $5 for walk-ins. Each child receives a goody pack and fishing cap. Refreshments are available for kids and adults.

All children can win a prize at the casting range, and a total of six prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught. Age groups for prizes are ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 13.

Registration forms can be found at www.psg.com.

There will be no July meeting for the group, as they will be participating at that time with the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company's annual carnival.

For more information, contact George Bentz at 410-439-3474.

Indoor flea market

The Pasadena Assembly of God, 206 Pleasant View Ave., will hold an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 19.

Rental space is $15.

For more information, call the church office at 410-647-2025.

Bible school

El Bethel Community Church, 204th St., will hold its vacation Bible school from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 through 16.

There is no charge to attend. The program is open to children ages 2 to 12. There will be songs, Bible stories, puppets, games, contests, prizes and some surprise guests.

Contact the church office at 410-437-3149 for more information.

Crab feast

The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 117, which meets at Faith United Methodist Church, is sponsoring a bus trip to the Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Vienna for a crab feast from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 12.

Tickets are $75 and include all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, crab soup, fried chicken, clam strips, corn on the cob, slaw, desert, beer and soda.

The trip also includes a tour of antebellum homes in Vienna, the Vienna Heritage Museum and S.B. Farms, the only buffalo farm in the Delmarva region.

The bus will leave the former Harbor Hospital Healthpark parking lot, 8109 Ritchie Highway at Jumpers Hole Road.

For more information or tickets, contact Cindy Rafferty at 410-647-8453.

Presidential awards

Riviera Beach Elementary School recently announced its list of fifth-graders who received the President's Award for Educational Excellence.

The President's Education Award Program is sponsored by the Department of Education and honors students graduating from elementary, middle and high school. Students meeting specific academic criteria set by both the department and each school's administration receive the President's Award of Educational Excellence from the President George W. Bush and the Secretary of Education.

This years recipients were Alyssa Alfinito, Briana Baboolal, Jordan Carr, Andrew Davies, Joseph Dougherty, Madison Heinz, Joshua Hyson, Sarah Kriewald, Jack Leyland, Brianne Maydwell, Austin McQuay, Courtney Monaco, Nathan Montigny, Steven Pickeral, Nicholas Rand and Samantha Wright.

Burger night

The Chesapeake High School football team will host a hamburger night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Five Guys Famous Burger and Fries, 3141 Mountain Road.

All proceeds will benefit the football program.

Contact Rene' DeNuto at 410-439-3038 for more information.

Final registration

The Panthers Athletic Club Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization will hold its final preseason registration for boys ages 4 to 14 and girls ages 3 to 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Loopers Field on North Shore Road.

Parents or guardians should take a copy of the child's birth certificate.

The organization is also accepting applications for interested head or assistant coaches for both sports. A background check is required when applying for the coaching positions.

For additional information on the cheerleading program, contact Lisa Freburger 443-744-2271 or send e-mail to CoachLisa06@yahoo.com.

For additional information about the football program, call Rob Elliott at 443-744-2275 or send e-mail to RElliott@buyatcps.com.nd

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