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Engage Arundel
Recently, James Kitchin, Special Assistant to the County Executive, along with Vincent Moulden, Director, Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS), conducted a webinar on engaging with Anne Arundel County government services. The information provided includes valuable tips we believe all county residents should know.
You can watch the entire webinar at your convenience by clicking here and you can download the presentation slides by clicking here.
A link to the new CECS web page that has additional important information is here: EngageArundel
Crofton Golf (a.k.a. Beaver Creek) Restoration Project
To view a time lapse video of the regrowth from August through October click here.
During September’s CCA General Membership Meeting, Senior Project Manager for Anne Arundel County’s Bureau of Watershed Protection & Restoration, Ms. Nasrin Dahlgren, presented details about Phase 1 of what is commonly known as the “Beaver Creek” restoration project currently underway between Rt. 424 and Crofton Parkway. She also gave a preview of what will be Phase 2 of the project between Crofton Parkway and MD Rt. 3 scheduled for the fall of 2025. See Power Point Presentation.
The next day, Ms. Sally Albright, the Bureau’s Education & Outreach Coordinator (shown below in orange vest), conducted a tour of the site for a small group of residents to highlight recent plantings and explain the benefits of this “valley restoration” initiative.
Alternatively, we have design drawings for Phase 2 on display at Town Hall. You may view them during regular business hours, 9am to 5pm, M-F.
Crofton 60th Anniversary
60th Anniversary Events of 2024!
Crofton Homecoming Mingle
The weekend of October 25th-27th is Crofton’s homecoming weekend and birthday party. The Crofton Kiwanis Halloween Parade and Croftoberfest will be held on October 26th and there are folks, including some past residents, coming in for the weekend. The Crofton 60th Anniversary Committee is suggesting that Friday, October 25th be an informal “Homecoming Mingle Night.” Two favorite local restaurants have volunteered to be locations for Homecoming Mingle Night; Ashling Kitchen and Bar and Harvest Thyme Modern Kitchen & Tavern. Both are owned and operated by Crofton residents and both have made special offers for folks celebrating Crofton’s 60th birthday on Friday the 25th:
Harvest Thyme offers Happy hour prices all night if you tell your server, “Cheers to 60 Years” on Friday, October 25th.
Ashling offers ½ price drinks, $1 off all beers, $5 wine by the glass and 10 appetizers under $10 before
6:00 PM.
Croftoberfest
On October 26th, the 60th Anniversary Committee will host “Croftoberfest” at the Crofton Country Club. We’ll have live music by the Polka Terps, a German buffet with traditional food like Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Roasted Vegetables, and Potato Salad, German Beer, and Soft Pretzels. Dessert will include home-made cupcakes by Sugar Butter Love. We’ll have three contests that night: Pretzel Eating and Beer Pitcher Holding with trophies going to the winners, and a Corn Hole contest with the winner receiving a custom made 60th Anniversary Logo set used in the competition! This was a great event ten years ago for our 50th Anniversary, so it should be just as fun this time around! Tickets are just $40 per person (adults only) and are available from the link below. We only have room for 200 this year, so don’t delay! Saturday October 26th, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Crofton Country Club. Tickets are $40 each and may be purchased at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f0967064-e502-43cc-8747-6362a6f21778. Details here.
Crofton 60th Anniversary Store
The Crofton 60th Anniversary Store is now open at https://bit.ly/3QQcEST featuring 60th Anniversary Student Art Contest Greeting Cards. Each package of 10 cards has the art from the winning entries at Crofton E.S., Crofton Woods E.S., Crofton Meadows E.S., Nantucket E.S. and the School of the Incarnation.
Each purchase will help to fund Crofton 60th Anniversary community events throughout 2024. All orders can be picked up at Town Hall, 1576 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The September E-Advocate Edition
The September Edition of the E-Advocate is now Available!
The September edition of the E-Advocate is now available online as an e-book at https://online.fliphtml5.com/bwoas/gwoo/. This edition includes on:
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Getting your Croftoberfest and Taste of Crofton
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Citizen of the Year nominations
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Crofton Dog Show
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Chili Cook-Off
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The CCA General Meeting on the Golf Course Creek restoration
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and much more!
If you prefer paper, there is an option to download a PDF to print to your desktop, or to keep for your records and reading.
2024 CCA Crofton Citizen of the Year
Throughout Crofton's history and development there have been many people that have contributed to our growth and Crofton's "hometown" feeling and sense of community. The Crofton Civic Association recognizes those people that have made an impact on Crofton through the Crofton Citizen of the Year award. (See https://www.croftoncommunity.org/copy-of-cca-citizen-of-the-year).
Any resident of the Crofton SCBD may nominate a neighbor or friend that they believe should be recognized. All nominations are due by Friday, October 11th, and the CCA Board will review all the applications and select one winner at the October 14th CCA Board Meeting.
The Award will be presented to the winner during the Greater Crofton Chambers of Commerce's annual Greater Crofton Community Awards which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
To complete a nomination you will need to submit the Nominees' contact information, your contact information, and the reason you believe they deserve the award. Visit the Crofton Citizen of the Year nomination form at https://form.jotform.com/242254182700044.
CCA Vice President Marsha Perry (left) present the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award to Lynn Pollock.
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EVENTS
CCA Board Meeting
There will be a CCA Board of Directors and Budget meeting on October 14th, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Library and Media Center, Crofton Elementary School.
CCA Budget Meetings
The CCA Board of Directors will conduct it's FY2026 Budget meetings beginning on October 7th. All meetings will be held at the Library Media Center at Crofton Elementary School at 7:00 PM. Members of the tax district are welcome to attend. Please note the budget review schedule:
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October 7th (Maintenance & Operations and Administration Budgets)
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October 14th This will be a combined Board meeting and budget meeting (Public Safety and Recreation Budgets)
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October 21st (Overhead & CCA Budgets)
Crofton Chili Cook-Off
First Call Crofton Chili Cook-Off – This is the 10th year for the Crofton Chili Cook-Off; let’s make it the best one yet! The Crofton Chili Cook-Off will be hosted by the Crofton Kiwanis, the Crofton Civic Association, and the Crofton Farmers' Market on Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Crofton Farmers' Market, located in the parking lot of the Crofton Library, 1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114. There are two awards that will be given:
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Crofton Chili Cook-Off Champion
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Crofton Chili Cook-Off People's Choice
There will also be a special prize for the hottest chili. The event will benefit the Crofton Christian Caring Council's Food Pantry, which provides food for families in need and the homeless.
If you want to enter a pot of chili in the contest, participant registration is free. Please visit https://form.jotform.com/212055585800048 for additional details and to register. Additional information here.
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CPD Trunk-or-Treat
On Saturday, October 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, The Crofton Police Department is hosting it's 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at the Crofton Village Green. There will be food giveaways, prizes and candy.
Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
The Annual Crofton Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, organized by the Crofton Kiwanis Club, will be held on Saturday, October 26th. The parade begins at the Crofton Country Club and ends at the Town Hall. Costume judging starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 10:50 AM. The parade kicks off at 11:00 AM and kids can join in at the tail of the parade. The winners of the costume contest will be announced at Town Hall’s backyard after-party, where there will be crafts for the kids and refreshments. Details here.
CROFTON POLICE
Crofton Police Department News!
September 2024 - The Crofton Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Ofc. Jon Carrier to Corporal!
Pictured l-r, Chief Jason Jett, Corporal Jon Carrier
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Crofton Police Department Officer of the Year 2023
Acting Chief, Sgt. Jason Jett presents Cpl. John Sims with the Officer of the Year Award for 2023. Sgt. Jett recognized Cpl. Sim's professionalism and dedication to serving the Crofton community.
Ofc. K. Gable (left),
Ofc. E. Redding (Right)
Citizen recognition "Good Deed" award to Brady Sampson, Crofton Elementary School
On October 27, 2023, Acting Chief Jett and Corporal Sims made a visit to Crofton Elementary School to bestow upon Brady Sampson the esteemed "Good Deed" award, in recognition of his outstanding citizenship. Brady's commendable act was rooted in his discovery of lost property, which he promptly and responsibly turned in to the Crofton Police Department.
Brady's actions embody the principles of honesty, integrity, and community responsibility, which are values highly regarded by both the Crofton Police Department and our community as a whole. As a token of our appreciation and acknowledgment of his exemplary conduct, we presented him with a certificate and other tokens of gratitude. Brady's actions serve as a remarkable example of good citizenship, and his dedication to the betterment of the community is truly commendable.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Brady for his praiseworthy deeds, and we applaud his commitment to upholding the values that make our community a better and safer place for all.
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As always, if you would prefer to donate the old fashioned way, please send a check or money order to: Crofton Civic Association, 1576 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD, 21114.
Thank you for your much needed support!