Spaghetti Dinner

"All-You-Can-Eat" Spaghetti Dinner; March 7, 2015; 4-7pm; Jessup Community Hall

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Boys and Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Historic London Town and Gardens, Project Clean Stream and more need your help.

Good News! Lottery Winners, State's Best Restaurants and Bars + Mission to Mars

Plus, officers recognized for helping residents in frigid temps, ways to volunteer, free parents' night out, and more good news.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Anne Arundel Community College, Chesapeake Children's Museum, The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and more need your help.

Good News! Hero Astronaut, Most Romantic Spot, Valentine Flash Mob + Act of Kindness Club

Plus, million-dollar ticket, restaurant openings, mailman saves a life, kid centenarians, donated vests for police dogs and more good news.

The Cutest Pet Valentines from Anne Arundel County

We asked Facebook users to share pictures of their pet Valentine. Here are some of the cutest photos submitted from around the county.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Anne Arundel County Archeology Laboratory, Annapolis Film Festival, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS! Best Small Town, Towson Eases Parking Rules, Best Wedding Spots + Grandpa Drives 375 Miles to Build Snowman

Plus, fire department fundraisers, lottery winnings comes at just right time, soccer players sign with colleges and more Patch good news.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

The American Red Cross, Annapolis Police Department, Arundel Lodge and more need your help.

Former Severn Marine Honored by CA Community for Service

The homecoming, hosted by a California Military Families Support Group, recognized the service of Bradley Dougherty.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Sarah's House, the Annapolis Police Department, Anne Arundel County Literacy Council and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS! Polar Bear Plunge, Gold Medal Skaters, Day of Service, Joppa Dog Rescue

Plus, Ravens in bad lip-reading video $1.6M grant for Kingsville covered bridge, Harford leader named and more Patch good news.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Team DNR, The Metropolitan Washington Ear and more need your help.

Community to Celebrate Relay For Life 30th Birthday with Chili Cookoff!

Join RFLWestAACo for a birthday celebration, Jan. 15, from 6-8 pm at Arundel High School. Taste/Vote for best chili, have fun, meet people!

GOOD NEWS! Most Caring Suburb, Smart Residents, Boy's Hand Saved from Escalator + Restaurant Week 2015

Plus, firefighters and medics honored for rescue, local business openings, new Girl Scout cookies offered and more Patch good news.

10 Anne Arundel County Residents Honored with MLK Jr. Award

Presented at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Dinner, the awards recognize the work of some of the area’s community leaders.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odeton and Nearby

My Brother’s Pantry, Quilts for Kids, Hearts and Homes for Youth, Reading Partners and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS! 750 Toys Donated, WWII Hero Honored, Best Holiday Lights, + Mall Flash Mob

Plus dog saved from fire, winter coat drive, dump truck rescue + college fund opened for plane crash survivor were some of week’s best news.

GOOD NEWS! Famous Santa Delivers Happiness, Heroes and Helpers, Cop Saves Teacher's Life and Best Holiday Lights

Plus, Christmas festivities, MD man freed from Cuban prison, new schools and new Annapolis businesses were among the week’s best stories.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Foster care for animals, MD Children's Alliance, STEM programs for kids in need, create blankets for Project Linus and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS! Hero Medics Thanked, 10-Cent Gas, Christmas Parade and Which MD City Is One of America's Best Holiday Towns?

Plus, Santa letters, helping domestic violence victims, MD’s largest Shop With a Cop outing and local job openings were good news this week.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

New Year's Eve party, homeless center, Our Daily Bread soup kitchen, Operation Welcome Home at BWI Airport and more need your help.

Help Homeless Pets at Anne Arundel County Animal Control Shelter

Enjoy a delicious dinner AND help homeless animals! Please join us Thursday, 4 December between 5 and 10PM at the California Pizza Kitchen

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

County food bank, Museum of Maritime Pets, art federation, Pet Rescue, and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS!: Lawyers Save Thanksgiving, Holiday Festivities, Helping Orphans + Free Parking

Plus, ways to volunteer, emergency responders honored, military brass serve soldiers, and Turkey Bowl winner were among week’s best news.

Anne Arundel County Disability Issues Commission Earns Legacy Award

The Volunteer Project Hall of Fame Legacy Award recognized the commission’s work on Disability Awareness Day.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Coats for Kids, Hospice resale store, Maryland Remembers, Meade Middle School Science Fair, Reindeer 5K and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS! Tribute to Zach Lederer, Shop with a Cop, Free Toll Lanes + Small Business Saturday

Plus, Toys for Tots and other holiday efforts, Million Meal commitment, and when are holiday classics on TV were among week’s best news.

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Hospice, Wreaths Across America, Happy Helpers for the Homeless, Historic Annapolis, We Care and Friends and more need your help.

GOOD NEWS! New Chapter for HdG Library, Help for Needy in Winter, Super Girl Scouts, National Merit Semifinalist

Positive stories from Maryland Patches this week included women vets honored, Thanksgiving parade, Christmas bazaar, when does Santa arrive?

Volunteer Opportunities in Odenton and Nearby

Best Buddies, Asbury Church Assistance, Chesapeake Conservancy, SustainaFest, high school mock interviews and more.

GOOD NEWS! Dramatic Rescue, Ethopian Center, I-95 Progress

Positive stories from Maryland Patches this week also included retirement of longtime fireman, record-setting hospital donation and more.

Spay Spa & Neuter Nook Receives Funding to Help More Animals

Will provide free spay/neuter surgeries to dogs and cats belonging to residents of Severn, Pasadena, Glen Burnie and Brooklyn Park.

Volunteers Needed: Chrysalis House, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Wellness House of Annapolis

Anne Arundel charities and events that need your help include the income tax assistance program, HIstoric Annapolis Foundation and more.

GOOD NEWS! Boy's Wish Granted; New Businesses Open; Half Marathon Tribute

Maryland restaurants named on America's top 100 wine lists, shelter reduces adoption fees and other positive stories from Maryland Patches.

Make a Difference at Annapolis GreenScape, Quiet Waters Park, Helpers for the Homeless

Make A Difference Day is Oct. 25, and the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County is recruiting volunteers.

Anne Arundel County Organization Places in National Food Safety Contest

The Assisted Living/Housing Program’s video demonstrates the importance of hygienic food handling.

Local Charity Honored at Anne Arundel County Disability Awareness Day

The County Commission on Disability Issues will recognize Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating this month.

Volunteers Needed: Annapolis 1864 Commission, Walk the Walk, Winter Relief Program

Plus, Annapolis High School College and Career Fair, and helping the homeless through Make a Difference Day, Bag a Breakfast and more.

Man Proposes to Girlfriend in Front of Thousands

With help from a radio station and a Gambrills jewelry store, a Columbia couple got engaged onstage at a concert.