In and Around Morningside-Skyline
By Mary McHale 301-735-3451
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Brandywine-Aquasco
By Audrey Johnson 301-922-5384
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025 AT NATIONAL HARBOR
Ring in the New Year at National Harbor! From special menus to all-inclusive events and dueling piano shows, there is something for everyone to celebrate. For New Year’s Eve 2025 at National Harbor, the main event is the massive Big Night DC Extravaganza at the Gaylord National Resort which is one of the largest New Year’s Eve galas in the country. A tradition for 17 years, the gala features multiple party zones, open bars, DJs, 15+ bands, and a big midnight countdown, with tickets selling fast. Expect other local restaurant celebrations (like steak houses offering special menus) and potential fireworks over the Potomac, but the Gaylord party is the central ticketed event for a huge party atmosphere. For more information and tickets visit www.bignightdc.com. Use Promo Code “Harbor 10” to save on all main events & VIP tix.
TRIBUTE TO RUTH HARPER TURNER
Ruth Harper Turner was married to James Garnell Turner of Brandywine, Maryland for over 60 years. She matriculated through Prince George’s County Public Schools and was a graduate of Douglass High School in Croom, Maryland. Upon her high school graduation, she was instrumental in opening the PX Exchange Services at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland, and served as its first manager. In 1964, she received a Licensed Practical Nursing Degree from Prince George’s Community Hospital School of Nursing in Cheverly, Maryland, where she served in the surgical wing as the post operating Charge Nurse. Because of her leadership and academic achievement, she was awarded the 1964 Honor Bar for attaining the highest-grade point average in Theory and Practice for Obstetrical Nursing.
After a successful tenure at Prince George’s Community Hospital, Ruth went on to work at Clinton Community Hospital in Clinton, Maryland. Possessing solid nursing skills, Ruth entered the Prince George’s County Public Schools system to serve as a school nurse at Bethune and Gwynn Park Middle Schools until her retirement in 1988.
Within her church, she served on the board of Trustees as a member and secretary. She served on the Usher Board for 21 years with 20 years as President. She was a Chairperson on the Communications Ministry and Chairperson on the Health and Welfare Ministry. Serving at the Health and Welfare Ministry, she offered blood pressure screenings and taught CPR.
During her years as a United Methodist Woman, Ruth was President of the Washington East District Auxiliary and Volunteer Service of the N.M. Carroll Home in Baltimore, Maryland. A highlight of her church life at Christ United Methodist Church was serving as a Certified Lay Speaker who used her gifts to share God’s Word in sermons and acts of ministry.
A core belief in Ruth’s life was giving back to her community. Her commitment to volunteer and community work was acknowledged by her receiving numerous certificates and awards. Among those recognitions were: Service Ministry Award in Christian Education, Certificate of Merit from Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Treatment Center, a Certificate of Appreciation for the Food Distribution Program for Prince George’s County, Maryland. Ruth was also awarded the State of Maryland Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate from Governor Paris Glendening in 1999. This particular recognition was fondly cherished by her. Ruth was a columnist for the Prince George’s County Post Newspaper for many years.
Ruth was a pillar in her community, highly respected. She was always willing to help people. She had a very caring and giving heart. Ruth possessed all the qualities of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
AQUASCO, MARYLAND
Aquasco, Maryland offers rural charm with activities focused on farms, wineries, history, and outdoor fun, including visiting P.A. Bowen Farmstead, wine tasting at Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards, exploring history at the Dr. Samuel Mudd House, enjoying the outdoors at Cedarville State Forest, and cooling off at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, plus nearby day trips to markets and historical sites.
Aquasco is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in southeastern Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States, surrounding the town of Eagle Harbor and bordering Charles County. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 913. Aquasco was home to the Aquasco Speedway. Information from “Wikipedia.”
ROOTS & LEGACY: ANCESTRY & HERITAGE DAY
Dates for Ancestry & Heritage days are Friday, January 23, 2026, at 3 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at 3 p.m. Address: National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785. Free and multiple dates.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
“Wishing Everyone a Very Prosperous and Happy New Year”
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