Quest Hosts Spin in the City Benefit for Grassroots

The 4th annual “Spin in the City,” a fundraiser to benefit the Grassroots hotline and suicide prevention services, is set for Friday, Nov. 2, from 6-9 p.m., at Quest Fitness, 10045 Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City.

The spin sessions will run from 6-6:50 p.m. and from 7:10-8 p.m. The after party runs from 8-9 p.m. The cost is $65 for one session, $90 for both sessions. Admission to the party only is $30.

The spin session registration fee guarantees use of a bike, a specialty “Spin in the City” t-shirt, catered dinner by sponsors The Classic Catering People, beer and wine, and an opportunity to participate in raffle give-aways. Event sponsors also include Elaine Gossage State Farm, Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams, Bristol Sounds Dee Jays, West End Service, Inc., and Jean Moon & Associates.

Space is limited. Register at Quest Fitness, 10045 Baltimore National Pike (Route 40) or by calling Cathy Smith, 410-302-4662.

Grassroots provides the county’s only emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis intervention services. Professional crisis counselors staff Grassroots’ 24-hour hotline; see walk-in clients in need of immediate counseling; and operate the Mobile Crisis Team, which responds with the police to community emergencies. Grassroots also manages the county's emergency shelter for men, women and families who are homeless and serves as the single point of entry for the Coordinated System of Homeless Services. In addition, Grassroots operates the Day Resource Center in the Leola Dorsey Community Resource Center and manages the Cold Weather Shelter during the winter months. For information, visit www.grassrootscrisis.org