Community Corner
Wings Over Maryland Honors Jim Smith
The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum is honoring Jim Smith with its “Friend of the Museum” award during Wings Over Maryland, its annual fund-raising dinner and silent auction on Saturday, September 28 at 6 PM at the Sparrows Point Country Club in Baltimore. Mr. Smith, Maryland Transportation Secretary, was a strong supporter of the museum during his years as Baltimore County Executive. “We appreciate the chance to formally thank Jim Smith for all his keen interest in our museum and eastern Baltimore County,” said Museum Board Chair Karen Armacost. Proceeds from the event, with this year's theme celebrating the Museum's 20th anniversary of visitors to its exhibits, assist in supporting the Museum's education programs for inspiring and producing the future aviation workforce, archival programs and aircraft restoration projects.
Auction items include a personalized three hour tour of the Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum with Astronaut Dr. Tom Jones. Dr. Jones grew up in Middle River and graduated from Kenwood High School. Aviation-themed paintings, Baltimore Ravens and Oriole items, restaurant certificates and other items great for purchasing for birthday and Christmas gifts will also be up for bids.
This Maryland Museum is a cultural and educational facility that has been serving the region as it collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets Maryland's aviation and aerospace history. Music for the evening is being provided by the Ellis Woodward Trio. The Master of Ceremonies is Alan Walden. Also being recognized at the event is the Museum’s scholarship winner, Ashley Reinhardt, a graduate of Chesapeake High School. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum (on the grounds of the Martin State Airport) or online at www.WingsOverMaryland.org. For further information, call 410-682-6122.