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The event is sponsored this year by the rlcstrawberryfestival@gmail.com.
Ridgely Lions 42nd Annual Ridgely Lions Club with support and
Strawberry Festival sponsorship from the Caroline County You can pre-register on-line at www.
Department of Recreation & Parks, carolinerecreation.org for the Strawberry
The Ridgely Lions Club will host the American Legion Caroline Post #29, 4 Chase 5K Run/Walk for $20 until May

43rd Annual Strawberry Festival Shore Tents and Party Rentals, Advantage 25. After May 25 fees for all runners and
at Martin Sutton Memorial Park in Rehab, Inc., the Meoli Companies, walkers will be $25. Kid’s age 12 yrs. and
Ridgely on Sunday, May 26 from 8 Delmarva Business Network, Teddy younger can register for $10. You can

AM to 4 PM. This annual event is the Bear Fresh Produce, Ridgely Elementary also register as a sleepwalker for $25 and
largest fundraiser for the Ridgely Lions School PTA, Joanne Shipley Designs, support the Ronald McDonald House

Club. The Lions partner with many of the Lions Clubs of Caroline County and Caroline Super Summer Camp from
the community’s volunteer and service and the Kent Island & Queenstown the comfort of your bed.
organizations to make it one of Caroline Lions Clubs. All proceeds from the
At 10 AM the festival gets into full swing
County’s premier events. All proceeds Strawberry Chase are donated to support
with musical entertainment, food and
raised by the Lions Club through the the Maryland Ronald McDonald House
craft vendors open for business and
festival are used to support community Charities and the Caroline County
children’s entertainment. At noon the
service projects and local charities. Super Summer Day Camp Scholarships.
Strawberry Festival Parade kicks off on
For more information, go to www.
Activities get started early when the ridgelylions.org or contact Lion Dave Bell Street and ends at Martin Sutton
12th Annual Strawberry Chase 5K Fun Davis at 443-786-2547 or email to the Park. If you’d like to participate in the
Run and Walk gets underway at 8 AM. parade, contact Lion Jerry Sutton at
410-634-2129 or at rlcstrawberryfesti-
val@gmail.com. Th e aft ernoon continues

with raffle drawings, awards for the best
parade entries, musical entertainment,
and presentation of the 2024 Ridgely
Lions scholarships. If you’re looking
for a day filled with good wholesome
fun, delicious food, and entertainment,
the Ridgely Lions Club’s 43rd Annual
14374 Benedictine Ln | Ridgely, MD 21660 Strawberry Festival is the place to be.
For more info on the festival schedule,
THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
go to www.ridgelylions.org or www.face-
AT MARTIN’S HOUSE & BARN book.com at Ridgely Lions Club. If you
are interested in participating, you can
(This is our new name, was previously Saint Martin’s Barn)
email rlcstrawberryfestival@gmail.com.
Drive-Thru Pantry and Thrift Store Hours:
For more information or to get involved
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Martes, Jueves, Viernes with the Ridgely Lions Club, please
8:30 am - 11:30 am 8:30 am - 11:30 am contact Lion Ross Harper at 410-336-
Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 1791 or at rlcstrawberryfestival@gmail.
com.

Thrift Store is also open First Saturdays 8 am-Noon

FOOD ASSISTANCE:
PLEASE CALL OUR BARN MANAGER
AT 410.634.2537 EXT. 111
RENT & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE:

PLEASE CALL OUR HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES Second Saturdays
COORDINATOR AT 410-634-2537 EXT. 105 of every month

All staff at Martin’s House & Barn are following CDC guidelines Goldsboro Vol. Fire Co.
for social distancing and COVID prevention, including daily 700 Old Line Road

temperature checks and masking. Food available from 7 AM until.
We ask that clients also please wear a mask and maintain For more information, call
distance of six feet when staff bring the food to the vehicle. 302-270-1948.

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