Meet & Greet—Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated (Zeta Mu Chapter/Upper Marlboro, MD)

By Latrice Brogsdale-Davis
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated

The ladies of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated (Zeta Mu Chapter/Upper Marlboro, MD), the first Black business and professional women’s sorority, cordially invites you to our “meet and greet” event on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2–5 p.m., at The Green Turtle in Gambrills, MD (1407 S. Main Chapel Way, Suite 113). Get to know the ladies of Iota and learn how we are impacting the Prince George’s County, MD community.

We would love to see you there!

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated—“Professional Business Women Propelled by Ingenuity: Intentional Purpose”

Learn more about the Zeta Mu Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated:

Events/Activities: https://linktr.ee/IotaZetamu | Web Address: www.iplzetamu.org | Email: iplzetamu@gmail.com | Mailing Address: PO Box 2111, Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

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Good, Old-Fashioned Community Spaghetti Dinner Hosted May 16 by Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/ Silver Spring
Local Nonprofit Invites Community to ‘Come as You Are’ for its $15 Per Plate Fundraiser

By PRESS OFFICER
Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (April 16, 2024)—For the first time in its 53-year history, Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring is hosting a fundraiser May 16, 5–8 p.m., but consistent with its relaxed and congenial culture, the event will be a come-as-you-are, drop-in-when-you-want spaghetti dinner held at its kitchen location. Tickets can be purchased for $15/person at: www.ourfundraiser.link/MOWSpaghettiDinnerAuction

“We’re eager to celebrate our growth and invite people to see the beautiful renovations we’ve completed,” said Ruth Masterson, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring. “We wanted to do something to celebrate the entire community. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and it’s going to be low key and casual.”

Anyone interested in learning more about Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring–or just enjoy a tasty and inexpensive dinner out–are invited to bring neighbors, friends and family members of all ages to drop in any time between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert prepared right in the Meals on Wheels kitchen. Attendees will also be able to tour the office and kitchen space—where the magic of Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring happens. The cost is $15 per person, with tickets expected to sell out. Additional beverages including wine will also be available.

The silent auction will be available for bids online and onsite that evening and will help raise funds for the nonprofit that prepares and delivers delicious meals to homebound Marylanders every week. Attendees can bid on items like Washington Nationals tickets, a week at a lake house in Quebec, Kendra Scott jewelry, artwork, local restaurant gift certificates, and more. The organization is still accepting auction items and sponsors, all efforts to increase its general operating budget.

Founded in 1971, this local program serves residents in Takoma, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Chillum and Adelphi. People in these communities rely on Meals on Wheels’ essential service to remain healthy and independent at home, now even more so after a lingering pandemic and high inflation. In addition to preparing and delivering nutritious hot and cold meals to homebound residents, Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring saves families thousands of dollars by allowing loved ones to remain in the comfort of their own home and still receive sustenance. One year of Meals on Wheels TPSS service costs less than just one overnight in a hospital or 10 days in an assisted living institution.

The spaghetti dinner takes place May 16. Diners are welcome any time between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—but come early to enjoy live music, with the auction closing at 8 p.m. The location is 7410 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park, MD, with the front door in the southern wing of the building. Cost is $15 per person and all ages are welcome. For more information call 301-434-1922 or visit: www.ourfundraiser.link/MOWSpaghettiDinnerAuction

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