Published: November 28, 2009 11:44 pm      

In Brief - November 29, 2009

Toy drive under way

CUMBERLAND — The Gently Loved Toy drive is under way for its third year to provide children and families the opportunity to share the toys they no longer use with the community.

The campaign’s theme is Given with Love to Children from Children. The toys will be packaged according to gender and age and delivered to patients at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center by Dec. 18.

Toys must be in good shape with all parts working and all pieces included. They can only be wooden, plastic, rubber or metal so that they can be cleaned appropriately and should be no larger than 18 inches.

Appropriate items include games, puzzles, books, rattles, toddler toys, balls, cars, trucks, action figures, play figurines, musical instruments and educational games and toys. Any toys that are not delivered to the hospital will be given to Goodwill.

The drop-off point is the office of Dr. Marc DiNola, 122 Bedford St., or contact Jill DiNola at (301) 606-7882 for a more convenient location.



Mineral flu clinic Dec. 9

KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County Health Department will hold a seasonal flu vaccine clinic for children 6 months to 35 months old the afternoon of Dec. 9.

To schedule an appointment, call (304) 788-1321.



Choir seeks 10,000 members

WASHINGTON — The 200th anniversary of the composing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key will be commemorated by a 10,000-voice Old Glory Choir.

Choir members will come from Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and New Jersey.

To register, log on to www. oldglorychoir.org. Membership will close at 10,000 people, which is expected by Jan. 1.

The first rehearsal will be in April. The first performance is June 12 at the Comcast Center, University of Maryland.