Published on: Wednesday, September 08, 2010

By Norma Jean Fazenbaker

National Law Enforcement Memorial

Thanks to the riders who graciously pedaled hundreds of miles and raised $1.1 million, the 18,983 names on the National Law Enforcement Memorial are being re-engraved and recoated. Once this work is done and the walls have been cleaned, the memorial will be restored to beautiful condition. Other work is ongoing and will continue for the coming 12 to 18 months, including cleaning the walls once the name engraving is completed, cleaning the benches that line the Pathway of Remembrance, repairing and replacing tree beds, installing new tree bed curbs, designing and installing new electronic directories, installing new lighting and more. Thanks so much to those who have helped in this endeavor.

For the fourth year in a row, Harley-Davidson has donated a Peace Officer Special Edition motorcycle to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Museum. Tickets to win this bike are on sale now for just $25. Call 1-800-622-BIKE. Only 6,000 tickets will be sold and a drawing will take place Oct. 14 during the museum’s groundbreaking. If you would like to know more about this memorial, call 202-737-3400.

Rummage sale

A rummage sale sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will take place at St. John’s Church on Old Branch Avenue on Sept.10 from noon to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Sept. 11. For more information, call 301-297-9295.

Run, walk for Patuxent River Park

For the fifteenth year, the 10K/5K Run and 3K Fun Walk at Patuxent River Park will happen on Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. Prizes will be given for ages 19 and below, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69 and 70 and over. Together, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Patuxent River Park and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary comprise more than 3,500 acres along the banks of the Patuxent River. The river and the shores are home to an incredible variety of wildlife. By participating in this benefit race, you will be directly contributing to conservation projects and research aimed at preserving the Patuxent River’s natural wildlife. Call 301-427-7755 or TTY 30-699-2544 for more information.

Flea market

There will be a huge flea market at Lions Park in Cheltenham across from the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.18.

Reservations are now being taken for covered spaces, open area and areas designated for selling from your trailer or truck bed. A 10-feet-by-10-feet space can be rented for $20. Make reservations now, or vendors should show up at the gate between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on the day of the market, on a first come basis. It will be open to the public beginning at 8 a.m. Call 301-627-2556 or 301-290-1332 for vendor reservations.

Brandywine Lions Club sponsors this event, but all proceeds go to Community Support Systems . CSS is a non-profit organization, providing information and services to people in need in southern Prince George’s and northern Charles County. Volunteers work to meet the communities’ needs for clothing, shelter, transportation and other services. Call 301-372-1491 for more information.

Refreshments, breakfast and lunch will be available.

Another flea market is set for Oct. 16 with a rain date of Nov. 6.