Colours is asking for help from the community in signing up school groups to be a part of the evening. Because it is early in the school year, these groups need donations to get off the ground, said Denise Roach of Colours.

"We were hoping that some organization could offer some support by giving to those school programs willing to get involved so early in the school year," she said.

Colours is working with directors of school programs that are in need of donations of supplies.

"We are not asking for funds, but maybe organizational donations of supplies, resources, technology being phased out or gift certificates," she said.

The event is scheduled for Sept. 10 at Northwestern High School. The program will be a charity event, and Colours plans to make a donation to the Pentagon Memorial Fund in the name of Prince George's County school children.

For information on Colours or to donate, visit www.colours.org and memorial.pentagon.mil/donate.htm or call 301-454-8388.

Beltsville resident graduates from Salisbury

Lisa Robinson of Beltsville recently graduated from Salisbury University on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Robinson, a geography major, was among the 1,162 graduates who received 1,077 bachelor's and 85 master's degrees at the spring commencement ceremonies held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. At Salisbury University, some 6,900 students in 43 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs pursue liberal arts and professional degrees. Among its peers, SU is ranked in the top 10 public universities in the North by "U.S. News and World Report."

City honors

Harry and Sally Moore

The city of College Park honored Harry and Sally Moore, long-time residents at a meeting of the City Council last week. Mayor Stephen Brayman presented the couple with a proclamation deeming Aug. 9, 2005 Harry and Sally Moore day.

Harry Moore was recognized for his passion "for all things associated with flying," which lead him to help the Park and Planning Commission secure funding for the College Park Aviation Museum.

Sally Moore was recognized for her active service in the community as a member of the Board of Election Supervisors and her involvement with the Youth and Family Services Bureau Citizens Advisory Board.

The Moore's will be moving to Odenton this month and the city proclamation asked that the remain "on call" for their "extraordinary expertise."

College Park mayor takes flight with local squadron

Stephen Brayman, mayor of College Park, recently had his first flight in a general aviation aircraft as a guest of the College Park Composite Squadron in the Maryland Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

The orientation flight for the mayor came about after Lt. Col. John Kilgallon, then the commander of the College Park squadron, gave a presentation to the mayor and council in 2004. The mayor was impressed with the scope of CAP's contribution to the community and wanted to know more, said Thomas DeGeorge, a second lieutenant, with the College Park Composite Squadron Public Affairs.

Because College Park Airport is inside the Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) that surrounds the District, the mayor's orientation ride was launched from Tipton Airport.

The relationship between College Park and aviation always has been close; most small airports eventually are swallowed by development as big city suburbs expand to surround them, but College Park has defended and supported its airport for decades, DeGeorge said.

"The College Park Airport has been and remains a very important part of College Park's history and future," Brayman said. "The airport has a lot of support across the city and throughout the neighborhoods. While we understand why air safety, especially in a post-9/11 environment, is so important, we will continue to push for considerations to keep the College Park Airport open and thriving. We are proud that the world's oldest continuously operating airport is located in College Park, and expect to keep this record forever."

The imposition of the Flight Restricted Zone has had a crushing impact on the airport; many aircraft and support businesses have relocated, and transient traffic and fuel sales are now almost nonexistent. The city was instrumental in convincing the Prince George's County Police to base a helicopter at the field, which has mitigated the impact slightly, but times are lean at the airport these days, DeGeorge said.

The College Park squadron continues to meet at the airport, but has had to relocate its aircraft to Tipton Airport in Fort Meade so it can be available to wing pilots not permitted to operate within the restricted zone.

Swim team hosts fundraiser

The College Park Woods swim team will host a fundraiser at Chevy's restaurant from 5 p.m. to close tonight.

"Come eat at Chevy's and support the College Park Woods Swim Team," said Mel Scullen of College Park. Chevy's will donate 20 percent of the proceeds for any diners who identify themselves as being part of the College Park Woods fundraiser. Chevy's is at 7511 Greenbelt Road.

Riderwood woodcrafters

attend dedication

After months of labor in Riderwood's wood shop, 15 residents created 12 custom-made kitchen cabinets for a Habitat for Humanity home under construction in the District. The house was dedicated on Saturday, and a group of Riderwood woodcrafters took part in the ceremony.

"Word has come to us from D.C. Habitat reps that the kitchen cabinets are a first made by a volunteer group, and they are very pleased," said John Cowan, chairman of the Riderwood woodcrafters group.

Cowan said he would like to see Riderwood provide at least a home a year for the group, and he plans to pursue that goal in September.