The Wayside Drive Survivors and Friends team will be participating in the second annual Western Howard County Relay for Life Friday, June 20 at Western Regional Park on Route 197, in Woodbine. Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's signature event, is a fun-filled overnight experience bringing together all those touched by cancer.

People gather at Relay to celebrate survivors and remember those lost. The survivors' lap and luminaria ceremony celebrate both groups. The events are held overnight as a reminder that cancer never sleeps. Participants raise money and awareness.

The event isn't about taking laps. It's about coming together to fight against cancer. Join Relay to celebrate life, friendship and hope for a cancer-free future. If you are interested in joining or contributing to this team, call Margaret Walton at 301-854-0345 or e-mail walton111@yahoo.com.

Grab a blanket or lawn chairs, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer while supporting Relay for Life. The Howard County Parks and Recreation traveling showmobile will be at the Western Regional Park. The Hula Monsters, deemed by many as one of the best bands in the world, will perform. Edy/Dreyer's Grand ice cream will sponsor free ice cream. You can have loads of fun while supporting a worthy cause Friday, June 20.

People are getting excited. Something super is coming to Clarksville. You will definitely want to be there. The River Hill High School theater arts department has announced a special summer alumni production of Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" in the River Hill auditorium June 26-28.

The cast features Alex Fast (class of 2006), a rising junior studying acting at New York University; Emily Woodhouse (class of '07), a rising sophomore studying musical theatre at Catholic University; Andrew Boetcher (class of '06), a rising junior studying musical theatre at Penn State; and Pam Land, River Hill theater arts director.

Ryan McMichael (class of '06), a rising junior studying engineering and music at The University of Rochester, will play his original score to accompany each performance. Mike Leon (class of '07), a rising sophomore studying theater design at University of the Arts, in Philadelphia, is designing sets and props. Lauryn Fantano (class of '07), a rising sophomore studying design at Carnegie Melon University, in Pittsburgh, is designing the lighting. Stage manager Nick Woodhouse (class of '09), will lead a crew of current River Hill students. Amanda Ogorzalek (class of '08), will assist long-time River Hill friend and Marriotts Ridge theater arts teacher Sally Livingston directing.

Proceeds from this production will go to establish The River Hill Fine Arts Scholarship Fund. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. The box office opens 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets are only $10. Advance tickets are available. For reservations or more information, call Nancy Duffy or Carla Styczynski at school (410-313-7120), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or e-mail Jeanne Woodhouse at woodhouse.je@gmail.com or 410-428-7971.

Warm weather brings out the worst in some people. Be sure to lock all doors, windows, garages, vehicles and anything else you want to keep. Some of your neighbors have already been visited by thieves.

The free Courtyard Concert summer series begins at the River Hill Center Friday, June 20 with a performance by Iris Hirsch. Orlando Phillips' Caribbean music will be featured June 27. Each show runs 6-8 p.m. All are welcome.

It's coming. It's coming. The 130th Clarksville Picnic will be held on the grounds of St. Louis Catholic Church June 28. People will come from miles around and even other states.

This year will feature the 15th annual silent auction in addition to sales of all kinds, raffles, games of chance, entertainment and the traditional family-style fried chicken and ham dinner.

Parking and admission to the picnic are free. Dinner prices are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-10 and free for those younger than 5.

New on the entertainment schedule will be a magician, Illusions by Vick, from 1 to 2 p.m.

You can read more details next week or go to www.ExploreHoward.com/blog/clarksville to read my blog.

Have you visited the blog? I'm learning a little more each week. Soon there will be photos posted. I haven't learned how to do that yet.

Would you believe the Walton's twin grandsons, Jack and Randy, turned 2 last month? They celebrated by having "Thomas the Train" come give rides to all the partygoers. Thomas is really cute. He blows bubbles and makes train sounds while transporting passengers around the neighborhood.

Big sister Anne Margaret handed out engineer hats and scarves to all the guests. The boys also celebrated their birthdate at school where Wendy the Clown came to visit. The class theme for the month was a circus. Wendy visited all the classes at the Lighthouse Learning Center. Some of the differently abled children were afraid of Wendy, but she quickly won their hearts. Wendy is looking forward to visiting the school in July and bringing sno-cones and big red noses for each child. Way to go, Wendy.

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