December 13, 2008 2nd Annual Best Buddies Celebration of Friendship "I SEE YOU" Soiree: Arabian Nights Rockville, Maryland
November 22, 2008 Mario Cart Competition at Mother's Baltimore, Maryland
Thanks to Mother's Federal Hill Grille for hosting this creative event to benefit Best Buddies Maryland! Everyone who made a contribution to Best Buddies enjoyed extended food and drink specials and a dozen or so people competed in a Wii Mario Cart race! One lucky guy went home with a generous prize package including a gift certificate to the Cheesecake Factory, a fleece jacket, two tickets to the National Aquarium, and much more!
October 17, 2008 Officer Training Day Maryland
Officer Trainings were held for all high school officers. Trainings were in various locations all over the state. Officers learned important information about Best Buddies, leadership, intellectual disabilities and their specific roles. Thank you to the more than 100 high school officers who participated in this successful event!
August 7, 2008 Happy Hour at Little Havana Baltimore, Maryland
Best Buddies Maryland held a Happy Hour Thursday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Little Havana, 1325 Key Hwy, in Baltimore. By donating $5 to BBMD, customers received extended Happy Hour prices until 10 p.m.
In addition to the specials, raffle tickets were sold for $1 each and fabulous prizes were given away throughout the evening. Citizens Intern Kristen Watts sang and played acoustic guitar during the event!
June 23, 2008 Galaxy 66 meets Miss USA to support Best Buddies Maryland Berlin, Maryland
Teams from around Maryland, Delaware, New York and New Jersey came out to play in the 2nd annual charity golf event in Ocean City, Maryland on June 23rd at the Glen Riddle Golf Club – Man ‘O War course. The Best Buddies Maryland office teamed up with the fine dining establishment, GALAXY 66, to put on this amazing event. The golf tournament again welcomed titleholders from the Miss USA Organization who participated in this two-day event.
The event started on the Sunday before with a "Meet and Greet" pre-party at Galaxy 66 and included heavy appetizers, live entertainment and raffles. On Monday, the golfers assembled at the Glen Riddle Club House and enjoyed a complimentary lunch courtesy of Phillips Seafood which included crab cakes, their famous fried chicken and sides. After the golfers finished golfing and mingling with the special guests, everyone headed back to Galaxy 66 for a complimentary banquet and awards ceremony that included incredible food, entertainment, auctions and good friends.
The entrance fee for this event was only $500 per team of four people and included all of the above. Since the event this year was sold out and there was a waiting list to participate, we will be giving people the opportunity to reserve their spots earlier this year.
June 8, 2008 Southern Maryland Cookout Huntingtown, Maryland
On Sunday, June 8th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Best Buddies Maryland threw a cookout for the Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Dorchester Best Buddies Chapters! The day included food, games, face painting, and fun. All chapter members, advisors, and families were invited to attend. More than 50 participants were in attendance at Kings Landing Nature Park, Huntingtown.
May 30, 2008 Happy Hour Fund Raiser Bethesda, Maryland
A Happy Hour was held at The Black Finn on Friday May 30. Attendees directly made a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities! By donating at least $5 to Best Buddies Maryland, supporters received drink specials – including $5 martinis – and access to a FREE appetizer buffet. Raffle tickets were sold for $1 each and prizes were given away throughout the evening.
May 17, 2008 Garrett County Bowling Bash Oakland, Maryland
On Saturday, May 17th, high school students from the Garrett County Best Buddies chapters met for a fun filled day of bowling at Parr Matt Lanes. Prizes were given for Best Individual Score, Most Spirited Team, and Highest Scoring Team. Advisors and student leaders were recognized during a dessert reception for their dedication to Best Buddies. Everyone enjoyed spending the afternoon together and celebrating their friendships!
May 9, 2008 7th Annual Montgomery County Gala Damascus, Maryland
Fifteen Montgomery County High Schools gathered on Friday May 9th to celebrate fun and friendship at Damascus High School. More than 350 participants enjoyed a Parisian themed evening of socializing, hors d’oeuvres, a recognition ceremony, and dancing. The students also enjoyed taking photos with Miss Maryland.
April 26, 2008 Best of Maryland Awards Fulton, Maryland
Hosted by Reservoir High School
April 4, 2008 Harford County Talent Show Fallston, Maryland
On Friday, April 4th, high school students from the Harford County Best Buddies chapters put on an amazing show. Students performed solos, with Buddy Pairs and as a chapter.
There was singing, dancing, joke telling, and sports skills. A raffle was held for some great prizes and many members of all four participating communities came out for the show. The performances were fantastic and everyone had fun hanging out together!
March 29, 2008 2nd Annual Howard County Gala Columbia, Maryland
The 2nd Annual Howard County Gala was held on Saturday, March 29th at the Wilde Lake High School.
Students from nine high schools with Best Buddies chapters in Howard County gathered for a Parisian themed evening of dessert, dancing, and recognition to celebrate fun and friendship.
March 29, 2008 13th Annual Friendship Games and Walkathon College Park, Maryland
For the 13th year, more than 600 Best Buddies participants of all ages from communities throughout Maryland came together to enjoy a festive and fun-filled day of carnival style games and entertainment.
This year, for the first time ever, we kicked off the Friendship Games with a one mile Walkathon to benefit Best Buddies Maryland. Together with our families and friends, we walked proudly in support of ending social isolation for Marylanders with intellectual disabilities.
February 26, 2008 Middle School Team Day Baltimore, Maryland
This event was held at the Clarence "Du" Burns Arena. BBMD middle school chapters participated in a day of team building activities and Best Buddies workshops with BBMD staff.
