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BALTIMORE (Map, News) - Is there a doctor in the house? If you had attended the Harbor Hospital Gala, you would have seen plenty. Supporters and members of the hospital gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore recently for a fine dinner, great views of the harbor and to celebrate the hospital’s accomplishments over the past year.

Harbor President Joseph M. Oddis, who also served as event co-chairman with his wife Debbie, proudly shared his feelings on how special Harbor Hospital is, adding with smile: “We are a big happy family, so I know I have to keep my comments short so we can get down to partying.”

That set the tone for the fun, especially when event co-chairmen Greg and Lisa Barnhill jumped in on the impressive live auction. Among the guests were Dr. John Carbone and Dr. Leigh Ann Curl, who is the first woman to be a team orthopedist in the NFL with our Ravens. St. John Properties was well represented with Jerry and Diane Wit, Stan and Anita Meros, Rick Williamson and his wife, Jamie Sapanara, and Sharon Akers. All proceeds from this evening’s event are going to support Harbor Hospital’s purchase of a new state-of-the-art CT scanner.

JENNA WATCH

By now, everyone knows about the Jenna Bush-Henry Hager wedding this past weekend, and most readers probably know the groom has landed a job in Baltimore with Constellation Energy. But are the prez’s daughter and her Virginia-bred hubby going to fit in as a couple of South Bawlmer hons?

South Baltimore should suit Jenna and her husband well,” said Mel Tansill, director of public affairs for Erickson Retirement Communities who grew up and played Little League baseball around the corner from the Hagers’ new house.

“Jenna’s neighborhood has many restaurants and cultural places of interest,” added Tansill, who attended Oliver H. Perry Elementary, just two blocks south of Jenna’s new digs on South Charles Street. “It is close to the Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry and both stadiums. I think she’ll fit right in.”

Socially Speaking was told that the” First Bride” already reads this column, so Mrs. Hager, the crab cakes are on me when you move to 21230.

SPOTTED

Speaking of Erickson Communities, Nils Lofgren — guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band — visited his mother, Josephine, who lives at the Riderwood campus, for a Mother’s Day dinner.

CONGRATS!

To the Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore for its fundraiser/awareness event last week. Robert Kacher brought his “Kacher Lady Winemaker Tour” to the Science Center, site of the event, to share more than 20 wines from the female winemakers of France and Argentina. WEB chief executive officer Joanne Saltzberg was thrilled with the turnout as was Board of Trustee member, Blair Slaughter. “A great evening all the way around especially introducing more than 100 people to WEB’s good works.” Slaughter said.

PSST! YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

And congrats to Jack Antwerpen. It seems the 61-year-old owner of the local mega-car dealership got out of dodge recently to get hitched. The Queen Anne’s Courthouse courtyard in Queenstown, which is one of the oldest public institutions in the state, was the place, and even though the weather was nice, I’m told the wind sent more than a few yarmulkes flying. The lucky bride? Realtor Dolores Larrimore.

ANNE’S PICK OF THE WEEK

What: Invisible Children White-Out Party to benefit IC’s commitment to providing economic opportunities to children of war-torn regions

When: Friday, May 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 616 W. Seminary Ave. in Lutherville

Tickets: $10

Info: Contact Molly McCurdy at 410-241-2210 or mollymccurdy@verizon.net


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9:16 PM MST on Tue., Jun. 24, 2008 re: "Perfect weather charms annual Zoomerang"

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why is it some counties get the REAL deal with this columns and other do not!!

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6:01 PM MST on Thu., Jun. 19, 2008 re: "Perfect weather charms annual Zoomerang"

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why oh why can this column not have pictures in the print version???

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8:38 AM MST on Thu., Jun. 19, 2008 re: "Perfect weather charms annual Zoomerang"

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Zoomerang - the best party in Baltimore!

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9:14 PM MST on Sun., May. 11, 2008 re: "Anne Talbot Brennan’s courage honored at fundraiser"

Diane said:
More please!!!! Pix too!

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12:53 PM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Anne Talbot Brennan’s courage honored at fundraiser"

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Great

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7:23 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 18, 2008 re: "A night full of stars produces a blockbuster for charity"

Austin said:
Wow.. Yesterdays stuff was great -great pictures

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6:35 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 12, 2008 re: "Crystal Palace USA places best foot forward for charity"

Kevin said:
Thanks again to Crystal Palace for coming out and supporting a good cause. We look forward to doing more things with you in the future.

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7:41 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 11, 2008 re: "Crystal Palace USA places best foot forward for charity"

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well i attended this event and it was a blast.. I won the 50/50 which made it even better lol

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4:43 AM MST on Thu., Apr. 3, 2008 re: "NFL stars come out; awards benefit abused-children cause"

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i don't know who has decided no pix with this column and will not bold face the names...newspapers are dying and i would think you would want to make it easier for your readers...bold face the names and use pix....people love these kinds of columns...

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5:37 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Ulman Cancer Fund has a lot to crow about"

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Sheryl Crow was here?? OMG how cool.

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7:10 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 re: "NFL stars come out; awards benefit abused-children cause"

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What's up with NO pictures??

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Didnt edgar allen poe drink that Absinthe stuff?

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6:35 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Max’s finds a true way to say thanks"

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5:51 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 28, 2008 re: "Wine lovers gather at Belvedere for love of St. Vince de Paul"

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This feature needs pictures and highlighting of names-just like her mom created

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5:50 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 28, 2008 re: "Wine lovers gather at Belvedere for love of St. Vince de Paul"

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Love this column. It gets better each week. Tell the bosses MORE MORE MORE Socially Speaking!! She is great.

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6:54 PM MST on Thu., Feb. 21, 2008 re: "Max’s finds a true way to say thanks"

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Anne is such a great part of this paper.. We miss her at the Valley Times.

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5:08 PM MST on Thu., Feb. 21, 2008 re: "Education adds up for these fundraisers"

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Jada Smith is the best.. Love the local celeb stuff

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4:55 PM MST on Thu., Feb. 21, 2008 re: "Max’s finds a true way to say thanks"

Ed said:
2 weeks in a row -Great stuff missanne. Please tell em to keep exapnding it and PHOTO

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7:22 PM MST on Thu., Feb. 14, 2008 re: "Education adds up for these fundraisers"

Ed said:
Finally, You editors get it.. Great Column-should be bigger with photo's-- A TRUE Social Column FINALLY.....Take notice folks

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4:29 PM MST on Thu., Feb. 14, 2008 re: "Education adds up for these fundraisers"

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I love Bull Roasts. Seems like a worthy cause. Nothin like a good edgimication!

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3:25 PM MST on Thu., Feb. 14, 2008 re: "Education adds up for these fundraisers"

Katie said:
Thats alot of money raised at a Bull Roast! Great cause for those kids. Never heard of it-but will check them out for my nephews..

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5:29 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 14, 2008 re: "Education adds up for these fundraisers"

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Love the "pst you heard it here" part... Really fun and unlike Hollywood I have seen some of the people she wrote about.

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where the heck are the pictures that used to come with this column?? Love this colum!!

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6:25 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 12, 2008 re: "Two charities that get the job done"

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I agree with the other comment. This column should be in everyday. Whoever are the people cutting it are clueless to Baltimore

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6:19 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 12, 2008 re: "Going the distance for a great cause"

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This was a great piece. What a grat kid. I wish her all the best. Thnks for highlighting a good kidout there

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5:18 PM MST on Fri., Jan. 4, 2008 re: "Two charities that get the job done"

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What the heck has happened to this column.. My girlfriends and I are crushed at it's reduction. Straight up sucks on Thursdays now

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Will O'Malley try to tax the donations that were raised?

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