Events
Hats Off to Hampden Family Center
More than 250 people packed the Gutierrez Studios at Clipper Mill on April 9, 2011, donned in festive hats and sipping champagne as they arrived. We feasted on delicious food and bid on the many silent and live auction items while enjoying the sounds of the Rhumba Club. An assortment of hats were available for purchase from those who left their hats behind.
The funds from this very successful event will be used to support the programs and services of the Hampden Family Center.
Holiday Party
Our Christmas Party was a tremendous success. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated toys for the Annual Christmas Party. Thank you to Calvert School for conducting a toy drive to benefit the Family Center.
Additional thanks to the many volunteers and those who donated goods and services. Special thanks to First Floor Graphics, Geoff Harris, The Baltimore Orioles, David Wells and The Wine Source, UTZ Potato Chips, Roland Park Garden Club, Jim Sandusky and the Boy's Latin Ice Hockey Team, St. David's Church youth, Stone Mill Bakery, Gilman Traveling Men, Tricho Studios and our community of volunteers!
Royal Farms Golf Tournament
Royal Farms Golf Classic and and Royal Farms presented Lisa Ghinger, Executive Director of Hampden Family Center, with a check for $100,000 at the lunch following the golf tournament. One hundred and forty-four golfers came out to play at our 1st Annual Royal Farms Golf Classic at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club Golf Course in Owings Mills.
The generosity of our players and sponsors will work to help support the various worthwhile programs the center provides for many youth, and lower income adults and seniors throughout the Hampden area. We thank everyone for participating!
A Taste of Hampden
The Family Center was hopping on October 20 for A Taste of Hampden. With more than 200 people in attendance, the place was overflowing with supporters. Guests had the privilege of sampling a variety of cuisines from 18 participating restaurants. From tuna tartar to steamed mussels, Indian curry to Maryland crab soup, baked ziti and meatballs to tacquitos, no one left hungry. Several guests remarked that the food was delicious and plentiful! Wine, beer and soft drinks were graciously provided by The Wine Source, and music by Ridiculous Entertainment. View photos here.
Guests mingled with friends in a convivial atmosphere, delighting in the beautiful fall mums from the Village Flower Mart and admiring the newly renovated storefront window space! Some lucky winners departed for the night with raffle prizes in tow thanks to the generosity of local businesses that donated items for our “Mystery Boxes” (see below for details).
Sincere thanks to the many restaurants that participated this year. It was a tremendous success due, in no small measure, to the big hearts of the local establishments that joined us for an evening of food, fun, wine and music. Your generosity and support of the Family Center is greatly appreciated!
Thank you to...
Thank you to the wonderful restaurants that participated in A Taste of Hampden: 13.5% Wine Bar, Alchemy, Angelo’s Carryout, Asian Taste, Bella Roma, Café Hon, Common Ground, Corner BYOB, Daniela’s Pasta and Pastries, The Dogwood Restaurant, Fraziers on the Avenue, Grandview Penthouse and Restaurant, Holy Frijoles, Ma Petite Shoe, Rocket to Venus, Royal Farms, Stone Mill Bakery, and The Verandah. A special thanks to The Wine Source for their wonderful choice of wine and beer, and generous assortment of beverages.
Thank you to Cynthia Shea for her help with the Mystery Boxes, and to the Mystery Box donors: Antique Exchange, Atomic Books, Breathe Books, Corner BYOB, Double Dutch, Jenny Ehrhardt, LMT, Debbie Falkenhan, In Watermelon Sugar, K Staton Boutique, Kiss N Makeup, Milagro, Party Dress, Soft and Cozy Baby, Urban Baby, Woodberry Kitchen, and Zensations Apothecary.
15th Anniversary Celebration
Hampden Family Center's 15th Anniversary Celebration was held at the Maryland Zoo Mansion House on May 8, 2010. Sumptuous dining was provided by Sascha's Catering, libations by the Wine Source,and music by Swingin' Swamis. All proceeds raised from this event, including from the silent and live auctions, supported the programs and services of the Hampden Family Center.
Bull Roast
Family and friends gathered on March 6, 2010 at the Fraternal Order of Police for a fun-filled evening of food, drink, music, money wheel, 50/50 and raffle baskets at the Hampden Family Center's annual Bull Roast.The event was catered by Jerry D's Catering, with DJ Aran Keating of Ridiculous Entertainment supplying the music. All proceeds from the evening benefitted Hampden Family Center.
Open House
The Hampden Family Center holds several open houses throughout the year for members of the community and interested parties to tour the center, meet the staff and learn first-hand about the programs and services that are provided.
